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Docker Swarm vs Kata Containers

A side-by-side look at Docker Swarm and Kata Containers. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Docker Swarm

Docker Swarm

Development

Docker Swarm is a native clustering solution for Docker containers that turns a group of Docker engines into a single virtual Docker engine. It allows users to manage multiple Docker hosts as a cluster and deploy services across the cluster.

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Kata Containers

Kata Containers

Development

Kata Containers is an open source container runtime that focuses on speed, security, and isolation. It uses lightweight virtual machines to provide an additional layer of isolation for container workloads compared to standard containers.

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