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Resources File sharing
These directories (and their subdirectories) can be bind mounted into Docker containers. You can check
the documentation for more details.
Synchronized file shares NEW
These locations will be made available to containers using
synchronized caches of host filesystem contents. Available with
Pro, Team, and Business subscriptions. Learn more
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These locations will be made available to containers using virtual filesystems (such as VirtioFS), which
don't require the use of additional VM storage.
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This image shows the settings panel of Docker Desktop, specifically the "Resources" section which is focused on file sharing. It shows how to configure file sharing between the host machine and Docker containers, including synchronized file shares and virtual file shares. There are options to create shares and manage locations for virtual file systems.