Failed to start codespace for ASP.NET Identity training module

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Training: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/secure-aspnet-core-identity/3-add-identity

When trying to start the codespace it started up and after about three minutes displayed a message "Workspace does not exist". After clicking either Open Workspace or Cancel I got the message:

I found this error in the creation.log:

[?25h2024-09-22 14:27:08.575Z: Error response from daemon: invalid mount config for type "bind": bind source path does not exist: /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/workspace/mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity/.devcontainer/persisted-data/.aspnet
2024-09-22 14:27:08.578Z: Stop: Run: docker compose --project-name mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity_devcontainer -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/workspace/mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity/.devcontainer/docker-compose.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose.codespaces.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose/docker-compose.devcontainer.build-1727015151171.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose/docker-compose.devcontainer.containerFeatures-1727015204460-cd68268b-a803-420f-8035-6990c8bbb89a.yml up -d
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z: Error: Command failed: docker compose --project-name mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity_devcontainer -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/workspace/mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity/.devcontainer/docker-compose.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose.codespaces.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose/docker-compose.devcontainer.build-1727015151171.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose/docker-compose.devcontainer.containerFeatures-1727015204460-cd68268b-a803-420f-8035-6990c8bbb89a.yml up -d
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z:     at ltA (/.codespaces/agent/bin/node_modules/@devcontainers/cli/dist/spec-node/devContainersSpecCLI.js:430:3355)
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z:     at process.processTicksAndRejections (node:internal/process/task_queues:95:5)
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z:     at async ctA (/.codespaces/agent/bin/node_modules/@devcontainers/cli/dist/spec-node/devContainersSpecCLI.js:410:3506)
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z:     at async YtA (/.codespaces/agent/bin/node_modules/@devcontainers/cli/dist/spec-node/devContainersSpecCLI.js:482:3944)
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z:     at async eB (/.codespaces/agent/bin/node_modules/@devcontainers/cli/dist/spec-node/devContainersSpecCLI.js:482:4886)
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z:     at async prA (/.codespaces/agent/bin/node_modules/@devcontainers/cli/dist/spec-node/devContainersSpecCLI.js:663:200)
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z:     at async drA (/.codespaces/agent/bin/node_modules/@devcontainers/cli/dist/spec-node/devContainersSpecCLI.js:662:14706)
2024-09-22 14:27:08.583Z: {"outcome":"error","message":"Command failed: docker compose --project-name mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity_devcontainer -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/workspace/mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity/.devcontainer/docker-compose.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose.codespaces.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose/docker-compose.devcontainer.build-1727015151171.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose/docker-compose.devcontainer.containerFeatures-1727015204460-cd68268b-a803-420f-8035-6990c8bbb89a.yml up -d","description":"An error occurred starting Docker Compose up."}
2024-09-22 14:27:08.589Z: devcontainer process exited with exit code 1

====================================== ERROR ====================================
2024-09-22 14:27:08.599Z: Failed to create container.
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2024-09-22 14:27:08.599Z: Error: Command failed: docker compose --project-name mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity_devcontainer -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/workspace/mslearn-secure-aspnet-core-identity/.devcontainer/docker-compose.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose.codespaces.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose/docker-compose.devcontainer.build-1727015151171.yml -f /var/lib/docker/codespacemount/.persistedshare/docker-compose/docker-compose.devcontainer.containerFeatures-1727015204460-cd68268b-a803-420f-8035-6990c8bbb89a.yml up -d
2024-09-22 14:27:08.601Z: Error code: 1302 (UnifiedContainersErrorFatalCreatingContainer)

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Answer 1

Hi Roland Eriksson,

Thank you for reaching out to us on the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

It appears that the issue you are encountering is specific to GitHub Codespaces, while everything functions correctly in local Visual Studio Code environment. I recommend continuing your learning with the local setup, as it allows you to run and test the project without any complications.

Please note that the issues in Codespaces may be addressed in future updates, so it could be beneficial to revisit the environment once improvements are implemented. If you have any further questions or require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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