In which file (or path) are the Docker images and containers stored?

Question

I installed Docker Toolbox on Windows 10.

I use the VM where my storage is:

C:\Users\ ***username*** \.docker\machine\machines\default\disk.vmdk

However, as I add and remove 100mb worth of images, the size of this file on my hard-drive is barely changing. boot2docker.iso is also same space.

So I was wondering, where are the Images and Containers really stored?

Answer 1

Containers only work on "Linux". So, Docker Toolbox actually creates a VM to run your containers.

So these images/containers/volumes are inside your VM or rather in that disk file.

I believe the disk created is of fixed size and hence you don't actually see any difference in size.

Also, for Windows 10, you should use Docker for Windows / Docker Desktop