Introduction
Containerization is a fundamental technology for modern software development. It provides a way to package applications and their dependencies into a consistent environment, facilitating portability, scalability, and deployment.
Containerization - Key Concepts
- Containers: Isolated environments for running applications.
- Docker: A popular containerization platform.
- Docker Compose: For managing multi-container applications.
- Kubernetes: A container orchestration system.
Best Practices
- Use lightweight base images for faster deployments.
- Employ zero-downtime deployments.
- Implement robust logging and monitoring.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning.
Case Studies
- Example Company A utilizes Docker for its core application.
- Example Company B leverages Kubernetes for its microservices architecture.