Docker and Containers (8): Beyond Docker — Kubernetes, Swarm, and What Comes Next

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

So far, this series has focused on single-host Docker: one machine running containers. This setup works well for development, small projects, and applications with modest traffic. However, when you need your service to survive server failures, handle traffic spikes, or deploy updates without downtime, single-host Docker falls short. Container orchestration addresses these issues, and Kubernetes has become the go-to solution.

Why Single-Host Docker Isn’t Enough#

Consider what happens when your Docker host fails:

Cloud Computing (3): Cloud-Native and Container Technologies

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The shift from monolithic applications to cloud-native architectures is one of the most consequential changes in software engineering this decade. The headline — containers and Kubernetes — is well known. The interesting story is why this stack won, what each layer actually does, and where the seams are that determine whether your platform feels effortless or feels like a maze.

Kubernetes on Chen Kai Blog

Docker and Containers (8): Beyond Docker — Kubernetes, Swarm, and What Comes Next

Why Single-Host Docker Isn’t Enough#

Cloud Computing (3): Cloud-Native and Container Technologies