docker
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When is using a virtual machine or going bare metal more appropriate? Legacy applications may perform better on bare metal, anything needed intensive resources will benefit from bare metal.
What is a Docker image? The template loaded onto a container. Images are created by the Dockerfile.
What is a Docker container? Best described as a series of processes that are self-contained and runnable software or services. Containers are directly created with the Dcoker image.
- a Dockerfile is created in root directory of application
- docker-compose.yml file is used to define dependencies and more
- container image can then be run