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

October 18, 2019 18 Oct'19
Red Hat OpenShift Tekton pipelines reflect strategic platform focus

OpenShift and its competitors now offer enterprises soup-to-nuts DevOps platforms, rather than simple Kubernetes management tools, that are based on different points of strategic lock-in.
October 10, 2019 10 Oct'19
Kubernetes on Windows nodes hits GA in Rancher, Amazon EKS

Windows host support in Kubernetes reached a milestone with general availability from container management vendors, which makes containers more accessible for legacy apps.
October 08, 2019 08 Oct'19
Google sparks open source unrest over Knative, Istio

Google is keeping its Knative and Istio projects close to the vest, which could limit their reach long term, early adopters say.
October 07, 2019 07 Oct'19
Docker Desktop asset, fiscal stress prompt acquisition buzz

Docker has tried to differentiate itself as a Kubernetes competitor, but amid reports of financial headwinds, it should return to its roots in the developer desktop, analysts say.

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Grasp Docker networking basics with these commands and tips

For a containerization novice, networking poses one of the biggest challenges. Use this breakdown of essential Docker networking commands and concepts, including host and bridge setups, to reduce complexity. Continue Reading
To succeed with containerized applications, nail the details

Containers can help an organization smoothly deploy applications, but the design aspects are complicated. Follow best practices to size and package app components. Continue Reading
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (Amazon ECR)

Amazon Elastic Container Registry (Amazon ECR) is an AWS product that stores, manages and deploys Docker images, which are managed clusters of Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances. Continue Reading

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Kubernetes use cases extend beyond container orchestration

Enterprises use Kubernetes for much more than they did when Google released the platform in 2015. Discover how Kubernetes' uses have grown, and where it might be heading. Continue Reading
Kubernetes networking face-off: VMware NSX-T vs. Nokia's Nuage

VMware NSX-T and Nokia's Nuage Networks both provide Kubernetes networking functionality -- but they have important differences and resonate with distinct user bases. Continue Reading
Choose the right container deployment and management system

Containers improve a company's cloud and data center operations, but implementation isn't easy. Here's how to plan a container deployment strategy and choose the right platform. Continue Reading

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Container image size makes a difference

IT teams ready to embark on container deployment should look closely at how developers break down and package application components. Little details will be important. Continue Reading
Managed Kubernetes doesn't mean set it and forget it

Don't let the name fool you: Cloud-based managed Kubernetes services still require user management. Here's what IT teams still need to know when deploying on AKS, EKS and GKE. Continue Reading
Reality strikes when enterprises deploy Kubernetes in production

It's easy to run containers with Kubernetes, but Kubernetes in production -- with enterprise security, monitoring and compliance demands -- is a different story. Continue Reading

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Docker Containers as a Service deployment simplified on HPE Synergy

Reference Configuration guides the deployment of the complete Docker-based Containers-as-a-Service platform on HPE Synergy composable infrastructure to simplify container use. Continue Reading
Market evolves to address container security issues

Container use is gaining traction in virtual environments, but containers present unique security challenges that vendors and organizations must overcome. Continue Reading
Enforce container ecosystem consistency in 4 steps

Lightweight apps are easy to containerize, but monoliths need more work. Expert admins can bring those heavyweight apps into the fold, whether they were made for containers or not. Continue Reading

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