Containers and virtual machines are two ways to deploy multiple, isolated services on a single platform. So how do they differ?

Virtual machines (VMs) and containers have their place in datacentres, enabling enterprises to ship software quickly while abstracting applications from the underlying infrastructure.

What exactly is a container and what makes it different -- and in some cases better -- than a virtual machine? To answer this question, Joey explains why we ever needed containers in the first place.

The Container While a virtual machine abstracts away the hardware, container abstraction happens at the operating system level. Each type of container technology has an explicitly stated purpose that ...

Containers Containers vs. virtual machines: How to tell which is the right choice for your enterprise Do you need a container-specific Linux distribution?

Container technology is sweeping across the cloud and virtualization industry. What does it mean for existing technology like cloud and virtual machines?

I’ve been a fan of containers ever since I came across Docker. Between their lightweight nature, decent isolation, and a ...

With LXD, Docker containers can emulate virtual machines while maintaining close-to-the-metal speed and high security ...

Just because containers are hotter than hot doesn't mean that virtual machines aren't still a better fit for some organizations. Here’s how to know which is right for you.