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To switch from Docker to Apple Container on macOS for native isolation, you can run a conversion process that updates your runtime tooling, startup checks, and mount handling to use the Apple Container workflow. This transition includes preflight checks and verification steps to ensure the new native runtime functions safely before completing the switch.

Apple Container is used in a macOS setup to provide kernel-level native isolation for container workloads. It replaces traditional Docker-based runtimes to offer improved security and native macOS integration for deployments where operating system level isolation is preferred.

Yes, switching to Apple Container requires updating existing mount handling and orphan detection to match the new workflow. The process modifies your runtime tooling's startup checks and container management logic to align with the Apple Container API.

You can verify the Apple Container runtime setup before fully committing because the switch provides an incremental upgrade path. It includes specific verification steps to test that the new native runtime is functioning correctly prior to completing the transition.

You should use Apple Container instead of Docker for macOS containers when you need macOS-native kernel-level isolation and improved security. It serves as a native alternative for setups prioritizing operating system integrated isolation over standard Docker environments.