Docker containers
Docker is a technology used to containerize applications. Like Docker, there are many alternatives, such as Apache Mesos, Rancher, Virtual Box, and others. However, Docker is one of the most widely adopted technologies for building and running containers for applications. Regardless of the technology, you can create Docker images for any application that can run on any platform.
The following are some of the core characteristics of a Docker container:
- Docker is a standard in the industry for containerization and can build applications on any technology or platform.
- Each docker container shares the kernel of the host OS and does not require that you have a separate OS.
- Provides the most robust isolation capabilities available compared to other container technologies.
Docker provides containers for both Windows and Linux distros. On the host OS where the Docker runtime is installed, you can switch between Linux and Windows containers and...
