What are Containers?
Application containers are lightweight runtime environments that provide apps with the files, variables, and libraries they need to run, maximising their portability.
Container definition
While traditional virtual machines (VMs) enable the virtualisation of computing infrastructure, containers enable the virtualisation of software applications. Unlike virtual machines, containers use their host’s operating system (OS), rather than supplying their own.
Why containers?
Because they don’t include full operating systems, containers require minimal computing resources and are quick and easy to install. This efficiency allows them to be deployed in clusters, with individual containers encapsulating single components of complex applications. Separating application components into different containers allows developers to update individual components without reworking the entire application.
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Resources
Article : Foundations of hybrid IT
A successful deployment and utilisation of a Hybrid IT environment depends on an effective operations model. Get advice on how to deliver a secure environment, optimise resources and workloads, manage costs, and achieve an optimal ROI.
eBook : IT Infrastructure modernization: Containers for Dummies
Learn why application container technology is a critical piece of IT modernization solutions that will drive digital transformation, hybrid environment adoption and hyper-convergence.
Article : Containers and microservices and serverless, oh my!
Containers and microservices and serverless, oh my!