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:

Orchestration on Chen Kai Blog

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

Why Single-Host Docker Isn’t Enough#