Simply put, containers offer a lightweight alternative to virtual machines, offering even greater resource utilization, simplified management and the ability to quickly move applications between servers.
A panel discussion at Cloud World 2016 in London last month – which included representatives from the analyst, vendor and end user communities – gave a balanced view of some of the business benefits alongside the limitations as more companies investigate the technology.
While there are some clear advantages to containers, the challenges are two-fold: the need for the technology to mature, and for large businesses to adapt their processes to realise the full benefits.
