Containers

What is Containerd?

When we talk about container runtime, we immediately think about Docker. Docker was the original container runtime; at the very least, it was the runtime that triggered the cloud boom that we are experiencing today. Docker allows virtualization to be far more robust and scalable by running containers and freeing developers from conventional cloud infrastructure …

What is Containerd? Read More »

Kubernetes Development in Real-Time with #Skaffold

Kubernetes Development in Real-Time with Skaffold

There is no shortage now of development and CI/CD tools for cloud-native application development. Developers are being pampered with options, especially when it comes to managing the CD pipeline in conjunction with Kubernetes—one of which is Skaffold. As mentioned in multiple articles before this, Kubernetes offers a lot of flexibility, but it isn’t the easiest …

Kubernetes Development in Real-Time with Skaffold Read More »

The Pros and Cons of Running Production #DatabasesasContainers

The Pros and Cons of Running Production Databases as Containers

Containerization has long been transforming the way we develop and deploy apps and microservices now. Every element of the application can run independently, be scaled as needed and be configured to consume the most efficient amount of resources. The real challenge lies in separating the application plane with the data plane since data still requires …

The Pros and Cons of Running Production Databases as Containers Read More »

Container Wars Kubernetes vs Docker Swarm vs Amazon ECS

Container Wars: Kubernetes vs. Docker Swarm vs. Amazon ECS

Are you torn between the major container orchestration tools out there? We compare Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, and Amazon ECS to see which one comes out on top. Container Orchestration: A Quick Introduction Primitive container technology has been around since the late 1970s but didn’t become prominent until Docker debuted in 2013. From that point, containers …

Container Wars: Kubernetes vs. Docker Swarm vs. Amazon ECS Read More »

Docker & Continuous Delivery Deployment Types

In our last blog post—A 5-Step Guide to Good Continuous Delivery—we began looking at the best practices high-performing IT teams should be employing to achieve Continuous Delivery (CD) with Docker. CD is achievable using numerous deployment methods and Docker is just one tool to help realize the necessary customizable “workflow-based” integration/build process. Continuous Delivery Deployment …

Docker & Continuous Delivery Deployment Types Read More »

#Containermonitoring: Prometheus and Grafana Vs. Sysdig and Sysdig Cloud

Container Monitoring: Prometheus and Grafana Vs. Sysdig and Sysdig Monitor

Since its debut in 2013, Docker has exploded in popularity, and the company has completely revolutionized the way we manage applications. Articles no longer discuss the reasons why you should be adopting containers, but speak more about dealing with the challenges involved with widespread container development. Containers add speed and boost performance within the development …

Container Monitoring: Prometheus and Grafana Vs. Sysdig and Sysdig Monitor Read More »