Rudy Deighton

  • Home
  • Inleiding
  • De Toekomst
  • Marketing Platform
    • Delta Media Strategie Modules
    • Online Marketing
    • Delta Social Media
    • Delta Media Service
    • Delta media Platform
    • Delta Marketing Platform
    • Online business marketing
    • Online Business
      • Worth for free now
      • Work from Home 2020
      • Gadgets
      • All about Windows
      • about Whatsapp
      • Whats the
      • About websites
      • New Ways
      • New Way of Watching
      • Virtual
      • Website
      • All about Video
      • How to Use
      • YouTube Info
      • All about Twitter
      • The Best of
      • About Apps
      • Google News
      • For Free
      • About This
      • Need More
      • Why should you
      • Iphone news
      • Interesting News
      • About Amazone
      • Some tips
      • About Netflix
      • All about Music
      • About Facebook
  • Luxury Platform
    • The Indulgence Business site
    • The Luxury Web site
    • The Ultimate Indulgence
    • The Indulgence Site
    • The Ultimate Luxury Information site
    • Online luxury
  • Projecten
    • Global Diamond Security
    • Aqualith Project
    • Delta Online Projects
    • Delta Media
    • Delta Media Projects
    • Crypto info
      • What is Cryptocurrency
      • Delta Media ICO systeem
      • Cryptocurrency Information
      • About miners
      • Best Bitcoin Bokers
      • Overview Cryptocurrency
      • BLOCKCHAIN WEB PLATFORM
      • Delta Media ICO Cryptocurrency
      • Bitcoin Ticker
      • ICO and Cryptocurrency modules
      • Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Bitcoin modules
      • Delta Buy & Sale Token
      • Buy and sell digital currency module
      • ico – Crypto BlockChain Parallax module
      • Exchange Cryptocurrency module
  • Nieuws Platform
    • RegioTV Nieuws
    • Regionaal Nieuws Platform
    • Nieuws Regio’s Tiel
    • RegioTV Buren
    • RegioTV Neder-Betuwe
    • Regionaal Nieuws Tiel
    • Micro Locals Nieuws
    • Micro Locals project
    • Lokale CSM systeem
    • RegioTV nieuws
    • Politiek Nederland
    • Politiek Gelderland
    • Politiek Tiel
    • Regio Nieuwsberichten Tiel
    • Regionaal nieuws
    • Regionaal video nieuws
    • RegioTV Nieuws & info
    • Regio Nieuws
    • Online video nieuws
    • Online Nieuws
    • Nieuws online RegioTV
    • Regionale content video
  • Promotion
  • Delta Media
    • Delta Media
    • Adverteren grote fraude
    • Menu POS
    • Delta Global Security
    • Delta Evenementen
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Facebook Group
    • Twitter
    • Terms & Policy
    • Contact
    • .
  • Ads prices
    • Online Blog promotion price
    • Online web sites prices
    • Global Promotion Platform
  • Home
  • Delta Media News
  • 6 Reasons to Use Docker Virtualization Software | MakeUseOf
February 26, 2021

6 Reasons to Use Docker Virtualization Software | MakeUseOf

6 Reasons to Use Docker Virtualization Software | MakeUseOf

by rudy deighton / Saturday, 10 October 2020 / Published in Delta Media News

Docker is a container-based platform for building applications. It has quickly become an alternative to Virtual Machines (VMs).

dockdddSimilar to VMs, the platform streamlines development by moving development to a test environment instead of the developer’s local computer. This ensures that the entire programming team is working with the same test environment with the same configuration.

What Are the Differences Between Docker and Virtual Machines

VMs are comprised of several layers.

At the bottom, you have the infrastructure (the hardware). Then, the operating system (OS) of the host server, followed by a hypervisor (it creates a simulated computer), and then finally the OS that contains the application. You can create multiple OSes on a VM, which allows the development team to create different environments with different operating systems.

Docker containers, on the other hand, have a different layered structure. The primary difference is that it only has one OS. At the bottom of Docker’s layer is the infrastructure, then the host’s OS, followed by the container engine that contains the applications. This means that although all of the applications are independent in Docker, they share the same basic services of the operating system.

Because Docker does not require an OS for each Docker container, the platform requires less memory and is quicker to load. The benefits of Docker have made it one of the hottest new platforms. If you not tried Docker yet, these six benefits may change your mind.

1. Ease of Use

One of the best things about Docker is that it has a large community to support it. The platform is based on open-source code, which means there is a community of people that are invested in supporting Docker. This community support has generated a large resource of materials to help you get up and running.

Related: The 10 Best Beginner Projects for New Programmers

2. Resource-light

By allowing containers to share basic kernel functions, much of the unnecessary OS overhead is removed. This can allow for up to four times more server application instances in the space a VM would need. Docker is also quicker compared to a VM because it does not need to launch an OS.

3. Scales Well

Because Docker is so light-weight, projects take up less space on servers. More data and software can be stored in less space. You can even dictate how many resources—CPU, network, memory, etc.—each container can use. Plus, the containers can be resized to meet the needs of your application as it grows. This allows an application to scale better than those on VMs, which are difficult to resize.

4. Consistent Deployment

It can be frustrating to launch a new application only to discover that it does not work with your user’s configurations. Docker solves this problem. Each container is self-contained and runs on the Linux kernel. As long as the end-user can run containers, the container will run exactly the same way on their computer as on your machine.

Consistent deployment also allows developers to easily share their code. Docker containers’ portability ensures that developers will all work with the same code in the same environment, and it will run the same for everyone.

5. Offers Version Control

An important feature of Docker is its built-in version control. Files in Docker are called images. Each image file is made of layers of images. A new layer is created in an image every time a command is run. Thus, changes to the code are automatically saved as layers in an image file. Image layers essentially build a change-log into the image file. At any time, the image can be reverted back to an earlier image.

The ability to quickly change between versions supports rapid testing. When testing, a change can be made and quickly reverted back if desired by using an earlier image. This is a great feature for developers that use an iterative design cycle.

Related: What Is Git & Why You Should Use Version Control If You’re a Developer

6. Microservice Compatible

Microservices have become a popular alternative to monolithic systems. The purpose of a microservice is to break large applications down into smaller units that run a single feature. Services can communicate with each other and together form the application. The benefit of this approach is that each feature is isolated, which means that developers can develop and maintain the features independently and allows developers to form Agile teams for each service.

Docker’s container system maps well to the microservices model. Each container is independent, much like a microservice. A benefit of a microservice is that maintenance and updates are easier to manage. Each feature can be independently updated or debugged without having to maintain the entire system. The isolation of the services can help to make a system more fail-proof; if one service fails, the whole system does not collapse.

When Should You Use Docker?

Docker is a great solution for projects where:

  • Version control is required.
  • Multiple developers will be collaborating on a project.
  • Different system configurations can affect how the application runs.
  • The development will be completed in multiple phases.

Although you can use Docker for many different application development projects, it has the most benefits for distributed teams. It solves many issues that arise when working across different computers.

  • Docker ensures that everyone on the team will be developing with the same configuration that matches how the application will be deployed.
  • Docker container isolation can make it easier to create several smaller development teams to work on different features.
  • The image file system makes it easy to track changes and revert to earlier designs.

Learn More About Docker

We have covered many reasons for why you should consider using Docker. Many companies have already started using Docker to take advantage of its many benefits.

If you are interested in learning more, there are many great resources to get you started online. Docker even offers a Lab environment on their website, which doesn’t require you to download software, so you can try Docker before you commit.

MakeUseOf – Feed

  • Tweet
Tagged under: Docker, MakeUseOf, Reasons, Software, Virtualization

About rudy deighton

What you can read next

Facebook Is Now Inserting Ad Breaks Into Videos
5 Food Apps and Sites to Cook Delicious and Healthy Meals for Beginners
Not Just Amazon: These 28 U.S. Retailers Also Offer Free 2-Day Shipping

Rudy Deighton Corporate Blog

  • TerraMaster Launches the Upgraded D8 Thunderbolt 3

    World-leading storage hardware manufacturer Ter...
  • You Can Now Pre-Order the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2

    Amazon-owned Ring has unveiled its latest video...
  • YouTube Launches Supervised Accounts for Parents of Tweens and Teens

    YouTube Kids is a little too limiting for older...
  • Microsoft Launches Windows 10 Cumulative Update Preview

    Microsoft has released the latest cumulative up...
  • How to Play Google Stadia on Your iPhone or iPad

    It’s been a long time coming, but Google ...
  • Is the DeviantArt Mobile App Worth Downloading?

    Years after deviantART launched in 2007, the ar...
  • TikTok Has Chosen 100 Users for Its Black Creatives Program

    During the second week of January, TikTok opene...
  • Microsoft, FireEye, CrowdStrike, and SolarWinds Speak at US Senate Hearing Into Massive Cyberattack

    Tuesday, 23 February, saw the first of a series...
  • What Happens If You Reject WhatsApp’s New Terms of Service?

    While WhatsApp has extended the deadline for it...
  • 5 Stress-Busting Apps to Rant to Strangers Online or Vent Into the Void

    Do you want to rant and rave about the frustrat...
  • Microsoft Launches Coalition to Combat Media Disinformation

    Microsoft is joining forces with other major te...
  • iOS 14.5 Will Crack Down on Zero-Click Attacks

    A zero-click attack is a terrifying kind of cyb...
  • The New Echo Show 10: Everything You Need to Know

    The Amazon Echo Show lineup took the features t...
  • Donald Trump Might Make His Own Social Media Platform

    After a flurry of people raided Capitol Hill la...
  • iPhone 12 Success Could Push Apple to Amazing $3 Trillion Valuation

    Apple’s valuation has had a rocket strapp...
  • 11 Ways to Easily Identify Manipulated Images

    Adobe Photoshop and other image editing tools b...
  • The 5 Best Apps Like Cash App

    Need to make a quick payment or send money to a...
  • TikTok and UFC Seal a Multi-Year Partnership

    Last week, TikTok was named the Global Sponsor ...
  • Report: Clubhouse Doubled Its Downloads in Two Weeks

    The scarcity principle says that the more rare ...
  • How to Mute Specific Words and Hashtags on Twitter

    Sometimes, Twitter can be an information overlo...
  • 6 Clubhouse Apps to Make the Audio Social Network Better and Solve Its Restrictions

    Finally, got an invitation to join Clubhouse? Y...
  • Report: Google Pixel Users Are Experiencing Camera Failure

    The Google Pixel devices are an impressive line...
  • How to Divide in Excel

    You don’t have to be a business analyst o...
  • How to Fix the "Task Manager Has Been Disabled By Your Administrator" Error in Windows 10

    Have you experienced a situation where you can&...
  • Nikon Announces Release Date for the Z6 II/Z7 II 1.10 Firmware Update

    Nikon ranked third behind Canon and Sony in the...
  • Microsoft Officially Announces Office 2021

    Microsoft has tried its hardest to convince peo...
  • Apple TV App Launches on Chromecast With Google TV

    The Apple TV App is now officially available on...
  • Hour One Debuts Its Digital Clone Technology

    Surely you’ve at least entertained the id...
  • Nintendo Announces Zelda-Themed Joy-Cons

    February’s Nintendo Direct has been and g...
  • Facebook Bans News in Australia Over Proposed Legislation

    Facebook is taking a stand against a proposed b...
  • New Amazon CEO Commits to Making Video Games, Unlike Google

    It is (kind of) official; Amazon will continue ...
  • Introducing FocusEx: A Digital Reading Aid for People with ADHD

    Have you ever found it difficult to stay focuse...
  • How to Enable Burst Photos on iPhone

    Burst mode has become a standard feature across...
  • 6 Reasons Why You Should Be Using pfsense Firewall

    When it comes to choosing firewall software, th...
  • How to Record, Edit, and Promote Your Own Podcast

    You listen to podcasts all the time—but h...
  • Microsoft Edge’s Collections Are Getting a Handy Update

    Microsoft has been working hard to make its Chr...
  • Regret Deleting an Instagram Post? Now You Can Restore It

    Instagram’s Recently Deleted feature allo...
  • The 10 Best Signal Features You Should Be Using

    Signal gained immense popularity following What...
  • 5 Specialized Bookmark Apps to Save Links in Unique Ways

    The internet has a lot to offer, and you would ...
  • Facebook Wants iOS Users to Allow Activity Tracking Permissions

    Facebook is rolling out a new notification that...

DELTA MEDIA ONLINE MARKETING PLATFORM
An Arte di Riunire Investments GmbH Division

Office:
Delta Media

Arte di Riunire Investments GmbH

Address: Lood 207F

Postcode: 3803 Beatenberg (Swiss)

email: rudydeighton@hotmail.com

rudydeighton@deltamediagbe.com

 

 

Online Platform

Menu POS Systeem

  • GET SOCIAL
Rudy Deighton

© 2014 Delta Media - Arte di Riunire Investments GmbH Division - SWISS All Rights Reserved

TOP