August 19, 2026•1 min read•from InfoQ

Docker Launches Fully Rebuilt Virtualization Layer to Boost Performance and Improve Dev Experience

Docker VMM (virtual machine monitor) is Docker's new, first-party virtualization layer for Docker Desktop, replacing third-party virtualization components with an engine that Docker can directly control and optimize specifically for container workloads. The public beta launched with Docker Desktop 4.86 for Mac and Windows.

By Sergio De Simone

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