Description
With the introduction of container support in Windows Server 2016, a world of opportunities unfolds, transforming traditional monolithic applications to enhance agility. Containers serve as a pivotal tool that enables IT organizations to explore essential components of modern IT environments, including DevOps, Agile methodologies, Scrum, Infrastructure as Code, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Deployment. By adopting these elements, enterprises can streamline operations and achieve greater efficiency.
Microsoft’s strategic partnership with Docker, the industry-standard container management software, allows enterprises to expedite the onboarding and operation of Windows Containers. Docker provides a unified API and standardized tooling, facilitating seamless integration across public and private container solutions, as well as Linux and Windows Container deployments.
This marks the next phase of IT evolution, where direct code replatforming isn’t feasible, yet brings the transformative capabilities of cloud computing to every enterprise.
Chapter 1: Containers 101
Chapter 2: Docker 101
Chapter 3: Deep dive: host deployment
Chapter 4: Deep dive: working with containers
Chapter 5: Deep dive: containerizing your application