Docker vs SmartOS
A side-by-side look at Docker and SmartOS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Docker
Development
Docker is an open platform for developing, shipping, and running applications. It allows developers to package applications into containers—standardized executable components combining application source code with the operating system (OS) libraries and dependencies required to run that code in any environment.
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SmartOS
Os & Utilities
SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.
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