Bamboo and jobs in container - is it recommended?

[Michał Szymański]

Hi,

We are starting a new project and we would like to use docker to simplify our build environment (and also simplify production env). 

First of all, we would like to use Docker image of Bamboo, we tested and it works well. But is it recommended to use on such installation option "Run jobs in a docker"? 

It will be docker inside Docker , what is probably not recommended? What are your suggestions and how do you install Bamboo in your building environment?

Regards 

Michal

[Daniel Santos]

Hi @Michał Szymański

Short answer, you should not use docker inside docker.
I guess this post answers your question:

• Using Docker Runner in Docker-based Bamboo

Please check it out and let me know if you still have questions on this matter.

What are your suggestions and how do you install Bamboo in your building environment?

It really depends on your requirements.

If you are setting it in docker that is because you need some isolation and flexibility to move/replicate the container. There is a performance price to pay, restriction on using docker runner, etc