How Can Your Business Benefit from Container Technology?

Keywords: Container Technology, Containerization, Container, Kubernetes, DevOps, Cloud, Software Applications

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Container technology is changing the way businesses deploy their applications today especially as businesses focus on digital transformation leading to timely, secure and efficient deployment of products, services and solutions. To ensure this, they must look into the most effective methods, strategies and tools.

Today’s software environments rely heavily on the cloud and DevOps which enable better performance and cost efficiency. These factors motivate businesses to migrate and adopt relevant strategies like ‘containerization’ to manage their infrastructure with ease.

The technology is changing how businesses deploy applications by making it easier to manage, deploy, migrate, secure and scale applications, reducing downtime, and improving the speed of deployment. According to a forecast by Gartner, more than 75% of global organizations will be running containerized applications accelerating revenue worldwide from $465.8 million in 2020 to $944 million in 2024 highlighting the growing importance of the technology.

Understanding Container Technology

Container technology, which is sometimes simply referred to as a “container”, is a method for packaging an application so that it can be run in isolation from other processes, along with its dependencies. There have been a number of major cloud computing providers who have adopted container technology, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Some of the popular container software include Docker, Apache Mesos, rkt, and Kubernetes.

How Containers Work

A common problem when running software applications is inconsistency due to differences in machine environments namely the OS, SSL libraries, storage, security, and network topology. The way containers work is by providing a consistent environment for applications, which reduces the time and effort required for testing and debugging and helps to ensure that they work as intended. They also make it easier to automate the deployment process, leading to agility and efficiency. Additionally, containers allow businesses to deploy applications more cost-effectively by making it possible to run more applications on fewer servers in contrast to virtual machines.

Benefits of Container Technology

There are many advantages in adopting containerization technology, including:

Portability: Containers can run anywhere, making it easy to deploy applications across multiple environments. This makes it easier to move applications between different systems, such as moving from a development environment to a production environment.

Isolation: Containers provide a self-contained environment for applications, making it easier to isolate applications from one another. This helps to prevent conflicts and ensure that applications can run consistently, even when deployed on different systems.

Scalability: Containers are designed to be lightweight and easy to manage, making it simple to scale applications as needed. This makes it easier to handle spikes in demand and ensure that applications are always available to users.

Improved Security: Containers provide a secure and isolated environment for applications, helping to protect against potential security threats. Additionally, containers can be automatically updated, helping to keep applications secure and up-to-date.

Increased Efficiency: Containerization technology helps to streamline the software development and deployment process, making it faster and more efficient. This helps organizations to reduce costs and improve the speed of development and deployment.

How Redington uses Container Technology

Redington helps businesses transform existing applications into newer technologies and architectures and move legacy applications to modern platforms using the latest technology like Kubernetes, and Microservices offering exceptional functionality and flexibility. Organizations planning to adopt Kubernetes can leverage Redington’s consulting services for a smooth Kubernetes adoption and onboarding. Redington helps deconstruct and segregate legacy systems into smaller, manageable containerized workloads making it Kubernetes-ready.

Containerization technology is a powerful tool for modern businesses, providing a flexible and efficient way to deploy applications. With the ability to run anywhere, isolate applications, and streamline the software development and deployment process, containerization technology is an essential tool for modern businesses looking to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world.