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?

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

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

Azure Container Instances (ACI), which let you create Linux and Windows containers without having to manage the virtual machines they run on, are now generally available.

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.