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Containerization

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Virtualization Vs Containerization: 6 Key Differences

Virtualization Vs Containerization: 6 Key Differences

Traditionally, software engineers used to run and deploy applications on physical machines. But what happens when you have one application that requires Windows and another that requires Linux? How could you run these two on the same physical machine? In addition, what if the deployed applications need to handle more

How to Create Docker Images?

How to Create Docker Images?

App deployment has become easier because of containerization. But what is containerization? Let's understand it using an example. Think of a laptop box. It contains a laptop, a charger, a power cable, and a battery. The laptop is dependent on the charger and its accessories. This box has everything that

Kubectl Exec: How to Execute Shell Commands Into a Container (With Examples)?

Kubectl Exec: How to Execute Shell Commands Into a Container (With Examples)?

Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform for easily deploying and managing containerized applications. But managing containerized applications is about more than just getting them up and running. Sometimes, you’ll need to interact with the containers to perform important tasks, such as debugging issues or modifying files or directories.

What Is Containerization?

What Is Containerization?

Containerization is a modern technology that has drastically transformed the software deployment process. It involves packaging software applications and all their dependencies into a single, self-contained unit known as a container. So, what is a container? A container is a package containing all the necessary components required to run an

How to Run a Docker Image as a Container?

How to Run a Docker Image as a Container?

Have you ever struggled to get your application to run smoothly across different environments, from your local laptop to a production server? It's a common challenge in software development. Fortunately, there’s a solution to this challenge — containerization. With containerization, you can package your application and all its dependencies into

Docker Exec: How to Enter Into a Docker Container's Shell?

Docker Exec: How to Enter Into a Docker Container's Shell?

Docker is a platform that helps run applications inside containers. Once you have your application running in a container, you might want to carry out some tasks that require you to get inside the container. For example, you might want to modify files or directories, install new packages, or perhaps

Docker Containerization: Key Benefits and Use Cases

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Docker Containerization: Key Benefits and Use Cases

Containerization has revolutionized the way we deploy software. In this post, we will learn about containerization, its benefits, and its common uses. We will also see how it is related to Docker, a popular container platform. By the end, you will have a good understanding of containerization and its role

Container Runtime Interfaces In K8s

Container Runtime Interfaces In K8s

Introduction In this article, we will be discussing what a container runtime interface (CRI) is, why is it important and what functionality it adds to Kubernetes. What are Container Runtimes? You may have read about and heard the terms describing Kubernetes as a “container orchestration tool” that is actually right

Overview of Docker

30,000 Feet Overview of Docker

If there’s one word that you hear no matter which developer circle you’re running with, it’s Docker. In a short time, Docker has managed to win over developers all over, thanks to its ability to smooth over most compatibility issues. So what exactly is Docker, and why