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Containers are packages of software that contain all the necessary elements to run in any environment, from a private data center to the public cloud or even on a developer’s personal laptop.
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They are used to abstract applications from the physical environment in which they are running, and package all dependencies related to a software component, running them in an isolated environment.
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Containers also rely on virtual isolation to deploy and run applications that access a shared OS kernel without the need for VMs.
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What are containers? | IBM
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Containers rely on virtual isolation to deploy and run applications that access a shared OS kernel without the need for VMs. Containers hold all the necessary components, such as files, libraries and environment variables, to run desired software without worrying about platform compatibility.
What are cloud containers and how do they work? | TechTarget
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Containers are a common option for deploying and managing software in the cloud. Containers are used to abstract applications from the physical environment in which they are running. A container packages all dependencies related to a software component, and runs them in an isolated environment.
Containers in Cloud Computing - Aqua Security
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