Summary
In this chapter, we learned why customers choose AWS to run Windows containers and the pace of innovation; then, we delved into the AWS Nitro Hypervisor and Nitro Cards and how they directly affect Windows container performance. Finally, we discussed some factors that need to be considered when choosing an AWS container orchestrator for Windows containers.
Until now, we have been setting the stage by understanding Windows container fundamentals. In Chapter 3, Amazon ECS – Overview, we will start the technical deep-dive. First, you will learn Amazon ECS principles, such as container instances, task definitions, and services, which will prepare you for the upcoming chapters.