Virtual container technology options for management, security

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  Docker eases the migration of containerized apps

  Docker added features and integrations to help enterprise IT move containerized workloads and apps among public and private cloud providers. Read Now

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  Make the choice for cloud deployments: Containers vs. VMs

  Understand the critical differences in how containers and VMs work in public, private and hybrid cloud environments before jumping on either technology. Read Now

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  Docker users continue the bare metal vs. VMs debate

  Although Docker's representatives call both choices viable, IT pros stand divided about whether to deploy containers on bare metal or in virtual machines. Read Now

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  Container services from the big public cloud players

  Amazon, Google and Microsoft all provide competing cloud container services. Here's how they compare to each other. Read Now

1The latest on managing containers

Managing virtual containers requires automation and orchestration, especially as we look to make applications scalable. Google, Amazon and Docker offer tools and are tying management features together. Meanwhile, Microsoft shops are getting creative as they wait for Azure containers.

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  Docker matures with bug fixes

  Docker's incremental releases and bug fixes signal a container management roadmap that drives right into the heart of live production. Read Now

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  Docker Datacenter unites company’s management suite

  Docker's Datacenter tool brings together its management portfolio, helping IT ops teams deploy containers in production. Read Now

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  Container management strategy involves tools, refinement

  Tools like Docker Swarm and Google Kubernetes only help so much. Organizations must consistently hone their processes and track container use for a stable, scalable deployment. Read Now

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  Will container management replace configuration management?

  Configuration management tools such as Chef and Puppet are jumping on the container bandwagon as some industry observers see configuration management as redundant. Read Now

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  Promise of Windows containers has Microsoft shops waiting

  While Azure container support is available, IT pros that rely on the company's software are waiting for Windows Server 2016 to run containers on self-managed cloud and internal infrastructure. Read Now

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  IT automation essential for container management

  Traditional IT ops practices don't work with the intricate systems of containers and microservices. Read Now

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  Docker users share advice, criticism

  Users give their honest opinions -- in 140 characters -- about Docker container strategies. Read Now

2Are they or are they not secure?

Container security levels vary, depending on the type of virtual container and how the IT team implements containerization. Some experts say that Docker is less secure than CoreOS, while others tout its security options.

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  Is container technology the new Java?

  Containers promise ease of use and rapid app deployment anywhere, but a lack of management tools and a raft of security problems mean that IT admins should tread carefully. Read Now

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  Security risks increase due to container flexibility

  Flexibility is containerization's greatest strength over server virtualization, but it can leave IT workloads more open to attacks without proper management of daemon control access. Read Now

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  CoreOS looks to prioritize security to containers

  CoreOS claims its first production release of its container runtime rkt was built around security, making it better than the competition for large-scale deployments. Read Now

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  How to enhance Docker security

  IT shops should use tools like Docker Content Trust to make containers secure. But does executing multiple instances of containers produce too big of a security hole? Read Now

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  Multiple ways to protect AWS, Docker containers

  Managing security keys and auditing libraries are just a few ways to secure Amazon EC2 Container Service and Docker containers. Read Now

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  Linux container security benefits over VMs

  Linux containers overcome hypervisors' main design flaw, and their rapid evolution promises greater security, with Intel's Clear Containers and Docker's Content Trust. Read Now