Use of containerised applications, usually with a container orchestrator such as Kubernetes, is currently a huge trend in IT, and is becoming almost ubiquitous with users across all sectors.

To know containers is to know Kubernetes, the gold standard for container orchestration and deployment. Here's an explainer for how Kubernetes works and what makes it tick. In the first installment in ...

Docker has given rise to Linux and Windows containers but Microsoft is also championing Kubernetes, the popular open source container orchestration system developed by Google. Containers are one of ...

Containerisation typifies the biggest current shifts in IT. Containers are intended as lightweight and portable – between systems, between datacentre and cloud – and are a cornerstone of digital ...

Here's a look at how the cloud leaders stack up, the hybrid market, and the SaaS players that run your company as well as their latest strategic moves. Read now The purpose of Kubernetes is not ...

Docker containers help software developers build applications more quickly and deploy them more flexibly. Containers can also help developers make software more secure. Automatic analysis of the ...

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Community driven content discussing all aspects of software development from DevOps to design patterns. Arun Gupta, VP of Developer Advocacy at Couchbase, gave a containerization talk at JavaOne2016 ...

Kubernetes and edge computing are poised to power the new generation of applications, both together and separately. The enterprise market for edge computing is expected to grow four to five times ...

Before deploying any container-based applications, it’s crucial to first protect its security by ensuring a Docker, Kubernetes, or other container firewall is in place. There are two ways to implement ...