Managing Virtual Containers

Experts share tips and case studies in the virtual containers topic center, covering container management and deployment strategies, as well as how to troubleshoot issues with a container-based infrastructure and plan resource capacity on cloud or virtualized servers. You will also find news on container technology developments and adoption rates.

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Managing Virtual Containers News

September 18, 2020 18 Sep'20
Kubernetes on Windows matures, but networking snags remain

Kubernetes on Windows is viable in production for some users via cloud providers' managed services, but IT pros need more networking and storage maturity for on-prem apps.
September 17, 2020 17 Sep'20
Mirantis rethinks Docker Swarm vs. Kubernetes

Docker Enterprise users say plans to allow Docker Swarm to run on a Kubernetes back end could provide both ease of use for developers and granular infrastructure control for ops.
September 16, 2020 16 Sep'20
Mirantis rejuvenates Docker Enterprise cloud tools, support

Docker Enterprise Container Cloud keeps pace with recent trends in Kubernetes management, such as multicluster and multi-cloud support but faces stiff competition.
September 03, 2020 03 Sep'20
Kubernetes monitoring eases migration, security at scale

IT pros in high-scale environments have found that moving to Kubernetes-based infrastructure called for a fresh approach to monitoring for performance and security.

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Kubernetes performance testing tutorial: Load test a cluster

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What is a Docker container vs. an image?

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An overview of Knative use cases, benefits and challenges

Knative might be more complex than a serverless platform in the public cloud, but for IT shops already committed to Kubernetes and microservices, it could be worth the leap. Continue Reading

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Modern HCI environment shaped by evolving IT priorities

Hyper-convergence simplified deployment and scaling of IT resources over the past decade, but modern IT is far more complex than it once was. HCI vendors evolved, but have you? Continue Reading
Optimize Kubernetes cluster management with these 5 tips

Effective Kubernetes cluster management requires operations teams to balance pod and node deployments with performance and availability needs. Continue Reading
Use a zero-trust model for container security in the cloud

Traditional firewalls just won't cut it when it comes to container security in the public cloud. Zero-trust models are a better approach, but they demand some careful upfront work. Continue Reading

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5 important Docker container backup best practices

With container storage a major trend, it's important to ensure data protection. These five guidelines will help you properly back up Docker containers. Continue Reading
Illustrated guide to containerization security

Container security concerns are keeping IT pros up at night. Discover why and what they're doing to secure containers as well as the applications and data that run within them. Continue Reading
Risks of container escape vulnerabilities and how to counter them

Container escape vulnerabilities create new challenges for security and risk management teams. Learn more about container escapes and how to prevent exploitation. Continue Reading