Getting started with virtualization and containers
Getting started with virtualization and containers Virtualization and containers help you run software in isolation, but they do it in different ways. Virtual machines emulate entire computers, letting you install different operating systems and keep them separate from your main system. Containers share the host kernel and package only the app and its dependencies. Because of this, containers start quickly and use fewer resources, while virtual machines offer strong isolation and broad compatibility. Both are useful, depending on what you need. ...