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What is a Container?

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A container is a standardized unit of software that contains all the necessary dependencies to run an application. Containers are isolated and run on a shared operating system. They are lightweight and can be started and stopped quickly. Containers are the foundation for Cloud Native applications.

What is a Microservice?

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

A microservice is a small, independent service that performs a specific function.

What is Kubernetes?

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It was originally developed by Google and is supported by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Kubernetes is the leading platform for container orchestration and is used by many companies worldwide.

What is OpenShift?

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

OpenShift is a Kubernetes distribution developed by Red Hat. It is based on Kubernetes and offers additional features for the development, operation, and scaling of Cloud Native applications. OpenShift is a container platform built on top of Kubernetes and is supported by Red Hat.