Assignment 2 - I200586 - Usman-Siddiqui

I20-0586-Usman-Siddiqui.md

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+Docker Containers:
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+1) Docker containers are lightweight, standalone, and executable packages that include everything needed to run a software, including the code and libraries etc.
+2) Containers use the host operating system's kernel. They isolate the application processes from the rest of the system.
+3) They start quickly and use fewer resources.
+4) Highly portable across environments.
+5) Well-suited for microservices architecture and lightweight applications.
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+Virtual Machines(VM):
+1) VMs run on a hypervisor. Each VM has its own operating system and behaves like a separate physical machine.
+2) VMs are heavier in terms of resource usage because they include a full operating system for each instance. This can lead to longer startup times and higher resource consumption.
+3) VMs provide strong isolation since each VM runs its own operating system.
+4) Portability may be more complex due to dependencies on hypervisors.
+5) Commonly used for running multiple applications with different OS requirements.
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+sudo docker run -d --name assignment-2-I20-0586 -p 9090:80 --network assignment-2 nginx:1.24.0
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