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Containerization

Containerization is a lightweight form of virtualization that involves packaging an application and its dependencies (libraries, configurations, etc.) into a standardized unit called a container. Containers run on a shared operating system kernel, which allows them to be highly efficient in terms of resource usage compared to traditional virtual machines. Containers are portable, scalable, and provide a consistent environment across different computing environments.

Key Benefits:

Portability: Containers can be easily moved between different environments without modification. Isolation: Containers provide process isolation, ensuring that applications do not interfere with each other. Efficiency: Containers share the host OS kernel, making them more resource-efficient than traditional VMs.

Source:

Merkel, D. (2014). "Docker: Lightweight Linux Containers for Consistent Development and Deployment." Linux Journal.