assignment-02-B
Title
Create Docker Container Environment
Docker Overview
Docker is a powerful tool with the following key features:
- Reduced Development Footprint: Docker provides a smaller footprint of the operating system via containers, reducing the size of development.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Teams across different units (development, QA, Operations) can seamlessly work across applications using containers.
- Portability: Docker containers can be deployed anywhere, on any physical or virtual machine, and even on the cloud.
- Scalability: Docker containers are lightweight and easily scalable, making them ideal for various deployment scenarios.
Components of Docker
Docker consists of several key components:
- Docker for Mac: Allows running Docker containers on macOS.
- Docker for Linux: Enables running Docker containers on Linux.
- Docker for Windows: Facilitates running Docker containers on Windows.
- Docker Engine: Used for building Docker images and creating Docker containers.
- Docker Hub: Registry used to host various Docker images.
- Docker Compose: Used to define applications using multiple Docker containers.