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Jun 5, 2024 · Cloud Native

How to Limit Docker Container CPU Usage with --cpus, --cpu-quota, and --cpuset

This tutorial explains how to restrict a Docker container's CPU consumption by using the --cpus, --cpu-period/--cpu-quota, and --cpuset-cpus options, demonstrates the commands with a stress‑test image, and shows how CPU load and weight affect container performance.