Explain to me like I'm 9: what exactly ARE Docker containers?
July 10, 2024
I recently came across what could be the best explanation of containers and wanted to share it.
Source: "Learning Docker" series on LinkedIn Learning by Carlos Nunez.
- A container is composed of two things: a Linux namespace and a Linux control group.
- Namespaces are a Linux kernel feature that provides . . .
Refresher on Docker Containers
July 09, 2024
Here's a quick recap on Docker containers and how they work.
- Containers are virtualized instances of operating system kernels.
- Be careful though: Unlike virtual machines, while containers look like separate smaller instances of Linux or Windows, they consume resources like processor time, memory, and disk space directly . . .
Tech Glossary
Because sometimes it's nice to have terminology all in one place.
July 05, 2024
Here's a list of terms and concepts I get asked about. I'll keep adding to it over time.
Containers / Kubernetes
- Containers -- A technology that bundles the code for an application, and the configuration required to run the code itself, in one unit. (Source: LinkedIn Learning)
- Container registry -- A . . .
Image vs Container Registry
July 04, 2024
I like analogies. They make it easier to express ideas and communicate concepts.
Recently someone was asking about the difference between an "images" vs "registry", and how they pertain to containers.
I came across this one amidst a google search (source unknown - sorry):
Imagine a . . .