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Docker Default Bridge Network

The default docker0 bridge is a Linux bridge on a private subnet (typically 172.17.0.0/16); containers attach via veth pairs, use the bridge IP as default gateway, and reach the internet through masquerading. Containers on it can reach each other only by IP — there is no DNS by container name, which is why it is discouraged for real applications.

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The default docker0 bridge is a Linux bridge on a private subnet (typically 172.17.0.0/16); containers attach via veth pairs, use the bridge IP as default gateway, and reach the internet through masquerading. Containers on it can reach each other only by IP — there is no DNS by container name, which is why it is discouraged for real applications.

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