Editor's note
It seems that every day there are new changes taking place within the software technology world. 2016 proved to be the year of both containers and microservices. These trends have become less exclusive from one another. In 2017, the software container has learned to integrate with microservices and vice versa.
Organizations are increasingly becoming more acquainted with software container technology. This guide covers the latest container management trends and vendors to consider if your enterprise is ready to move forward. Learn how to make software containers part of your existing architecture, which integration tools have taken the spotlight and how SOA strategies can influence container modernizations. Finally, take a quiz to test what you've learned.
1Making software containers part of your architecture
Now that your enterprise is ready to integrate software containers, how can you make this happen successfully? This section covers how to ensure successful software container integration with your architecture. Learn step-by-step practices and how to manage registries and satisfy business goals for container deployment.
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How to deploy containers for continuous integration
By closely following prescribed test procedures, containers can go a long way toward satisfying business goals for continuous integration (CI) as well as deployment. Read Now
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Integration a CI tool with Docker
If you're moving toward DevOps, consider the benefits of integrating a CI tool with Docker. Learn why this step is necessary and how best to go about integration steps. Read Now
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Managing microservices with a container registry
Container registries will help to compile and store images. Get a better understanding of popular registry products and services. Read Now
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Docker management: What are the top open source tools?
Open source options are making it easier containerize your applications. Learn about the top four approaches to Docker management. Read Now
2Improving software containers
As organizations move away from traditional SOA strategies toward containers, it is becoming clear that they share common goals. This guide section covers approaches to improve and modernize applications.
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Do you have to choose containers vs. VMs?
Hardcore advocates for application containers may trumpet the advantages of using containers over virtual machines. But more often than not, reality requires a combination of the two. Read Now
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How containers offer new approach to SOA
Traditional SOA and containerized infrastructure share many common goals, but containers offer better efficiency and manageability. How can enterprises bring the two together? Read Now
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Improve app mod strategies with containers
Container technologies have the ability to improve application modernization strategies. Learn how containers provide flexibility in app deployments. Read Now
3What do you know about software containers?
Where does your organization align on the container spectrum? Take this quiz and figure out what you already know about software container management.