Unlocking the Potential of Docker Containers: A Journey into Performance Enhancements and Benefits
Dheeraj Gupta*, Shubham Sharma, Abhishek Chaurasiya, Vicky kumar and Indresh Kumar Yadav
Department of Electrical Engineering, GNIOT, India
*Corresponding Author: Dheeraj Gupta, Department of Electrical Engineering, GNIOT, India.
Published: June 28, 2023
DOI: 10.55162/MCET.05.148
Abstract
In this paper, we delve into the realm of cloud computing, which has experienced exponential growth due to its ability to rapidly deliver IT services at a minimal cost. Virtualization has played a crucial role in enabling the cloud model, but it is worth noting that virtual machines tend to be slightly heavier compared to containers. This is primarily due to the use of a hypervisor on the underlying operating system, while containers utilize a lightweight container manager. With the abundance of alternatives available for Docker containers today, our objective is to elucidate the concept of Docker containers and conduct a comprehensive performance comparison with its alternatives. Our aim is to provide individuals and organizations with valuable insights, enabling them to select the optimal virtualization platform that aligns with their specific requirements.
Keywords: Docker; Docker Container; Virtualization; Virtual Machine; Cloud Computing