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Docker basics

A collection of 4 posts

Docker Architecture Explained: Docker Daemon, Docker Client & Docker Registry

Docker Architecture Explained: Docker Client, Docker Daemon & Docker Registry

Docker is a platform that helps you run your application in a container. A container is sort of like a virtual machine, but much more lightweight and easier to set up. The idea is that you package up your application and all of its dependencies into a container, and then,

Docker vs. Containerd

Docker vs. Containerd: A Quick Comparison (2023)

A while back, Kubernetes announced that it would be replacing Docker with another container runtime, Containerd, after v1.20. This announcement caused a lot of panic and confusion among Kubernetes users. In this blog, we’ll expound on the impact of this change by providing a comparison between Docker and

Docker Networking

A Complete Guide to Docker Networking (2023)

In this blog post, we will learn Docker networking concepts. Such as overlay networks, Docker swarm, embedded DNS servers, routing mesh etc. Let us first understand the three types of networks available in docker: “bridge”, “none” and “host”. Docker Networking Drivers A bridge is the default network a container gets

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