How are user namespaces used in Docker?

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Issue

  • What are user namespaces?
  • How are user namespaces used in Docker?
  • How can I map a Docker container's root user to an unprivileged user?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Atomic Host
  • Docker

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