Problems
- Os compatibility
- Software & library compatibility
- Long setup time
Uses
- Containerize apps
- Run each app with its own dependencies in separate containers
Containers
- Complete isolated environment
- Share the same os kernel
Containers vs VMs
| Container | VM |
|---|---|
| Less overhead | More overhead |
| Less disc space | More disc space |
| Less isolation | Complete isolation |
Info
Combine containers and VMs
Containers vs Images
| Images | Containers |
|---|---|
| Package or Template | Running instances of image |