AWS CodeBuild Docker Server

AWS CodeBuild has introduced a new Docker Server feature to accelerate Docker image builds in CI/CD pipelines

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The Docker Server provides a dedicated, persistent Docker host within a CodeBuild project, maintaining Docker layer cache between builds

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This feature significantly reduces build times by reusing cached layers, especially for repeated builds with minimal code changes

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Benchmarks show up to a 98% reduction in build time, from nearly 25 minutes to just 16 seconds for subsequent builds

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The persistent Docker server supports concurrent Docker build activities, leveraging a centralized cache for efficiency

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The feature is enabled via the AWS CodeBuild console under Environment > Additional configuration > Docker server setup

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Users can select compute type configurations for the Docker server to match their workload requirements

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The Docker Server supports both ARM and x86 (Linux) architectures, broadening compatibility

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The feature is ideal for organizations with frequent Docker builds in their CI/CD pipelines, boosting throughput and productivity

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