Containers can be used to deploy applications across multiple platforms and environments, making them highly scalable and portable. This makes it easier for developers to manage application lifecycles and reduce maintenance overhead. Containers also allow for easier collaboration between developers, making it possible to share code across multiple projects without affecting other applications. This makes it easier to keep track of application dependencies and versioning and ensure that the applications work in different environments. Container technology has revolutionized the way applications are developed, shipped, and deployed, making it simpler to create highly available, secure applications that can be deployed on any platform.

Container Security Boundaries and Risks

Containers are rapidly becoming the preferred method for deploying applications and services, but like any technology, they’re not without security risks. Container security boundaries help to mitigate these risks by creating a secure layer between containerized applications and their underlying infrastructure. This layer can limit access to resources and prevent malicious activity from occurring within the environment. 

However, it is important to note that while container security boundaries provide a level of protection, they should not be seen as a complete replacement for other security measures, such as endpoint security or network segmentation. 

Containers or VMs?

Choosing between containers and virtual machines (VMs) can be a difficult decision for organizations. Both technologies have benefits, but there are significant differences in their architecture and usage.

Containers are self-contained software packages that contain everything an application needs to run, including the code, configuration files, libraries, and other dependencies. 

VMs, on the other hand, provide a fully virtualized environment that includes the application code and an entire operating system. VMs are much more resource-intensive than containers and can take longer to deploy. 

Ultimately, the decision will depend on the specific needs of your application and the trade-offs between cost and performance.

Containers Can Be Messy

Containers can be a great tool to help keep your environment organized and efficient. However, they can quickly become messy and cluttered if not managed properly. Here are some best practices for keeping containers clean:

• Consolidate resources into groups with the same requirements (e.g., memory, CPU, etc.). This makes it easier to manage them as a group and will help reduce clutter.
• Don’t keep containers running when they are not in use. This can cause them to take up unnecessary resources and slow down other processes.
• Regularly clean up unused images or containers that are taking up space. Keeping your container environment tidy helps to prevent errors due to conflicting dependencies, out-of-date images, and other issues.
• Utilize version control systems such as git to keep track of changes made to your containers. This makes it easier to roll back changes if necessary and keeps the environment organized.