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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Choosing a Kubernetes management tool
Managing Kubernetes on your own is much harder than it might seem from the outset. Google has been for front runner when it comes to Kubernetes managed services, but AWS, Azure, and others are gaining on them quickly. Check out this guide to see which service will work best for you.
Managing Virtual Containers News
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August 03, 2018
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IT pros debate upstream vs. packaged Kubernetes implementations
As IT vendors race to package Kubernetes implementations, their fiercest competition is not from other vendors, but from pure upstream code and DIY container orchestration projects.
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July 25, 2018
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Google Cloud Services Platform moves hybrid approach on premises
Google has focused its hybrid strategy around containers and microservices, as Cloud Services Platform extends some of the public cloud provider's software to users' data centers.
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July 19, 2018
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GCP Marketplace beats AWS, Azure to Kubernetes app store
Google is the first major public cloud provider to sell prepackaged apps for container orchestration clusters, but expect AWS and Azure to follow quickly with Kubernetes marketplaces of their own.
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July 19, 2018
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Jul'18
Container security emerges in IT products enterprises know and trust
Established IT security vendors add containers to their repertoire, and IT pros must decide between trusted platform integration and the latest features from startups.
Managing Virtual Containers Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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container (containerization or 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). Continue Reading
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Docker image
A Docker image is a file, comprised of multiple layers, used to execute code in a Docker container. Continue Reading
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Dive into the decades-long history of container technology
Container technology is almost as old as VMs, although IT wasn't talking about it until Docker, Kubernetes and other tech made waves that caused a frenzy of activity. Continue Reading
Evaluate Managing Virtual Containers Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Istio service mesh tech boosts Kubernetes' work, with trade-offs
Why wouldn't IT teams use a tool that enables developers to focus on writing app code and operations to focus on IT resources? For all its benefits, Istio does require a study on pros and cons. Continue Reading
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Will the Kubernetes sidecar deliver container happiness?
IT teams tasked with managing containerization -- or that might be imagining a future full of containers -- may want to take a look at Kubernetes sidecar software. This proxy technology built into the service mesh architecture could prove useful in ... Continue Reading
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Service mesh architecture radicalizes container networking
Containerization is the IT industry's favorite superhero, so it's only fitting that containers have a powerful sidekick in service mesh. Together, they fight network management chaos. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Kubernetes service discovery tactics boost microservices
Customize or automate a containerized application's service discovery exactly to your preference by mastering a collection of Kubernetes features. Continue Reading
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Can container communication cross over to noncontainerized apps?
Can an application have Python as a container, run SQL queries on an external Microsoft SQL database and publish the results on an Apache web server container? Continue Reading
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Kubernetes books put container deployments on the right track
Whether you're tasked to set up and manage or deploy applications with Kubernetes, these books offer guidance and support. Co-author Brendan Burns shares insights from the texts. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Managing Virtual Containers Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Common mistakes in container adoption -- and how to avoid them
To benefit from containers, IT and dev teams first need to clear a variety of implementation and management hurdles. Tune in to this episode of EMA Cloud Rants to learn more. Continue Reading
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How to select, build and protect container images
Development and operations teams need to work together on container images going to production and be alert when security vulnerabilities appear. Continue Reading
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Container OS options abound: Make the right selection
There is an assortment of OSes that support containerized applications, so go into the decision with a set of wants, needs and must-avoids. Continue Reading