Go Simple Container

A minimal container implementation using Go, leveraging Linux namespaces and cgroups for process isolation. This project was created to gain a better understanding of containers and the Go programming language.

Requirements

• Linux OS with kernel support for namespaces and cgroups(v2).
• Go
• Root or sudo access may be required for certain operations, especially when working with cgroups.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/voukatas/go_container
cd go_container

2. Download a mini Linux filesystem. For example:

wget https://dl-cdn.alpinelinux.org/alpine/v3.18/releases/x86_64/alpine-minirootfs-3.18.3-x86_64.tar.gz
tar -xzvf alpine-minirootfs-3.18.3-x86_64.tar.gz -C ./alpine_fs

3. Build the project:

go build -o container

Usage

Execute a command inside the container:

sudo ./container run <command_name>

For example:

sudo ./container run /bin/sh

Limitations

• This is a basic and educational example of a container and lacks features found in production-ready container solutions like Docker.
• Proper cleanup and handling of cgroups and namespaces are required to avoid system issues.
• Ensure you understand the security implications before using this in a production environment.

Learning Resources

1. Deep Into Container: Build Your Own Container with Golang
2. YouTube Video: Understanding Containers