Docker with OverlayFS on Ubuntu 15.10

As of today, the default storage for Docker on (K)Ubuntu 15.10 is AUFS. I want to switch it to OverlayFS. Personally, I’m still new to Docker, but I did hear that OverlayFS is better than AUFS. You can read more about OverlayFS here. Anyway, the purpose of this post is how to switch OverlayFS and avoid head-scratching. On Ubuntu 15.10 (wily), one can start/stop services either using Upstart or systemd. Since I want to get more accustomed to using systemd, I’ve been trying to use it anywhere possible....

December 26, 2015 · 2 min · 366 words · kenno