Kubernetes vs Docker I Runnel
Kubernetes:
Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestrator that was developed in the Google platform. It helps to manage the containerized applications in different types of environments like- physical, cloud, virtual, etc. it is highly flexible and can deliver complex applications.
Docker:
Docker is an open-source light weight virtual machine, a software packaging, and delivery platform. At the same host, multiple Operating systems can be run using this.
Kubernetes vs. Docker
• Docker was developed by Docker Inc. in 2013 whereas Kubernetes was developed by Google in 2014.
• Docker uses no auto-scaling system while Kubernetes uses an auto-scaling system.
• In Docker setting up the cluster is challenging and complicated. In Kubernetes setting up the cluster is simple and requires only two commands.
• Docker’s cluster strength is stronger than Kubernetes.
• Docker’s installation is easy and fast. Kubernetes installation is complicated and time-consuming.
• Docker shares storage volumes between multiple containers in the same pod. Kubernetes shares storage volumes with any other container.
• Docker allows us to use a third-party tool. For logging and monitoring, Kubernetes allows an inbuilt tool.
• Docker offers auto load balancing. In Kubernetes, load balancing settings need to configure manually.
• Kubernetes scaling up is slower than Docker. But it guarantees a stronger cluster state than Docker.
• In Docker agent update can be performed in place. In Kubernetes, a cluster can be upgraded in place.
• Docker is optimized for a single large cluster. Kubernetes is optimized for multiple smaller clusters.
• Docker has a high fault tolerance. Kubernetes has low fault tolerance.
• Docker can support more than 2000 nodes whereas Kubernetes can support up to 5000 nodes.
• Docker’s container limit is 95000 while the Kubernetes limit is 300000.
• Docker’s public cloud service provider is only Azure while Kubernetes providers are Google, Azure, and AWS.
• Docker is more comprehensive and highly customizable whereas Kubernetes is less extensive and customizable.
• Docker uses an active user base that regularly updates the software. Kubernetes offers strong support from open source communities.
• Docker’s speed considers the strong cluster states. Kubernetes does not consider the speed even in large clusters.
• Spotify, Pinterest, eBay, Twitter, etc. use Docker while 9GAG, Intuit, Buffer, Evernote, etc. use Kubernetes.
Containers allow us to think about services and systems in a completely different, new, and digital way. Docker and Kubernetes are also changing continuously to be better in the future. It helps apps to make more scalable and future proof.
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