Measuring Kubernetes' Market Share and Mind Share

Measuring Kubernetes’ Market Share and Mind Share

Just how popular is Kubernetes, the open-source container orchestrator? How does its market share compare to that of Swarm, Mesos and other alternatives? Let’s take a look. Kubernetes, of course, is an ...
What's In an Orchestrator? What Orchestrators Are and What They Aren't

What’s In an Orchestrator? What Orchestrators Are and What They Aren’t

Container orchestrators such as Kubernetes and Swarm are a core component of production Docker environments. Understanding what an orchestrator is designed to help you do—and what they aren’t designed to do—is crucial ...
What is a Container Orchestrator, Anyway?

What is a Container Orchestrator, Anyway?

Container orchestration has become a hot topic following Docker’s ascent. There are lots of orchestrators out there, and people tend to have strong opinions about which one is best. But in this ...
The State of the Docker Ecosystem: Docker vs. Everyone Else

The State of the Docker Ecosystem: Docker vs. Everyone Else

What is the state of the Docker ecosystem? What’s the relationship between Docker Inc. and other container vendors? Here’s a primer. The short answer to the questions above is that the Docker ...
Linux vs. Windows Containers: What's the Difference?

Linux vs. Windows Containers: What’s the Difference?

With Docker container support now available for Windows Server 2016, admins are bound to wonder what the differences are between Windows and Linux containers. Here’s an overview. To keep things simple, let’s ...