Get to know Docker, container technology out of the box

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  Is containerization right for your organization?

  There is plenty of hype surrounding containers, especially Docker. But it's important to understand how the technology fits in your cloud strategy. Read Now

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  Docker, Rocket duel for cloud market's container throne

  For a while, Docker made the container market a one-horse race. But now Rocket, a new container technology from CoreOS, is looking to take the lead. Read Now

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  Enterprises move sluggishly toward Docker adoption

  Many vendors have thrown their support behind Docker, making it one of the most popular cloud trends. But enterprise adoption will be slow and steady. Read Now

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  Docker the driving force of cloud's container movement

  Docker containers have many benefits, such as app portability and open source technology. But that doesn't mean they're right for your cloud environment. Read Now

1Exploring Docker container deployments and developments

The saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," clearly doesn't apply to container technology. While containers are nothing new to the IT world, Docker's latest twist on the technology caught the eyes of major cloud providers, placing it among the most popular industry trends. To keep the cloud world captivated, Docker continues to add new tools and features to its container platform. And to ensure smooth implementation, enterprises need to stay informed on Docker developments.

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  Docker version 1 sees incremental maturation

  Docker quietly updated version 1 twice in one month, fixing bugs and improving container management for users. Read Now

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  Docker puts a new spin on container technology

  Containers aren't a new IT concept, but Docker's open source container platform offers a new spin on the technology, focusing on cloud portability. Read Now

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  Docker fills scalability void with orchestration tools

  While scalability has been a concern with Docker, the container technology recently added three orchestration tools to manage Docker at scale. Read Now

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  Exploring the downside of Docker's Linux dependency

  Many vendors are all-in with Docker containers, but the technology's dependency on Linux casts a shadow over its seemingly bright future in cloud. Read Now

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  Docker sets its sights on enterprise with Orchard buy

  Docker has garnered plenty of hype in the cloud market. And now, it looks to build on that foundation with the acquisition of Orchard Laboratories. Read Now

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  Docker CEO offers a glimpse into future development

  While Docker has already generated major buzz, CEO Ben Golub says there's more to come, especially around container management and orchestration. Read Now

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  Five steps to build a path to Docker containers

  The app migration process to Docker containers can be confusing. Here are five basic steps to guide your organization to containerization. Read Now

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  Finding a container platform in Docker-dominated market

  In the container market, Docker is the popular kid in school. But that doesn't mean it's right for you. Here's how to find your container platform fit. Read Now

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  Three applications that thrive in Docker containers

  While Docker is popular among many cloud providers, three applications really thrive in its containers, including apps that benefit from DevOps. Read Now

2Google firmly aboard container technology bandwagon

Many cloud providers, such as AWS and IBM, have climbed aboard the Docker bandwagon. And Google is no exception. The search engine giant has been especially focused on container technology developments, including its open source container management system, Kubernetes, and its Container Engine. As Google continues its container push, enterprises need to stay up-to-date on the cloud provider's latest container technology efforts.

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  Google throws its hat -- and support -- in Docker ring

  With its eyes on the enterprise, Docker is getting by with a little help from its friends, as Google throws its support behind the container platform. Read Now

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  Google continues container charge with Kubernetes

  Cloud vendors are hot with Docker fever, and Google continued its containerization movement with its open source container scheduler, Kubernetes. Listen Now

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  Google Kubernetes leading container orchestration pack

  Docker may be the container king, but Google's open source project, Kubernetes, is leading the pack in container orchestration and cluster management. Read Now

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  Cloud vendors rally around Google Kubernetes

  Google's open source container project, Kubernetes, is gaining traction -- and support -- from cloud providers, including Microsoft, Red Hat and IBM. Read Now

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  Google Container Registry locks down Docker security

  While cloud security tops users' lists of concerns, Google Container Registry looks to calm enterprise nerves with private Docker repositories. Read Now

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  Google vies for cloud throne with its Container Engine

  Google Container Engine represents the latest move in a cloud provider chess match, as Google looks to overcome AWS for the market's top spot. Read Now

3Defining key container technology terms

In addition to staying informed on the latest Docker and container trends, it's important to understand the technology's key terminology. Whether you're an IT pro, an enterprise or just looking to get a better grasp on container technology, here are definitions you should know.

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  Docker

  Docker is an open source software platform to create, deploy and manage virtualized application containers on a common operating system (OS), with an ecosystem of allied tools. Read Now

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  Container

  In Sun Microsystems' JavaBeans component architecture and in Microsoft's Component Object Model (COM), a container is an application program or subsystem in which the program building block known as a component is run. Read Now

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  Secure container

  A secure container is a lightweight, executable software package that has been isolated from other software or processes running on the same virtual or physical host. Read Now

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  Container-based virtualization

  Containers are packages that rely on virtual isolation to deploy and run applications that access a shared operating system (OS) kernel without the need for virtual machines (VMs). Read Now

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  Linux

  Linux is a Unix-like, open source and community-developed operating system for computers, servers, mainframes, mobile devices and embedded devices. Read Now

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  Distributed applications

  Distributed applications (distributed apps) are applications or software that runs on multiple computers within a network at the same time and can be stored on servers or with cloud computing. Read Now

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  Open source

  In general, open source refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit. Read Now

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  Cloud computing

  Cloud computing is a general term for anything that involves delivering hosted services over the Internet. These services are broadly divided into three categories: Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Read Now