Container Technology Comparison
Docker and Kubernetes work together but serve different purposes in the container ecosystem.
Purpose and Function
- Docker: Containerization platform, builds and runs containers
- Kubernetes: Container orchestration, manages container deployments
Use Cases
- Docker: Application packaging, development environments, single-container apps
- Kubernetes: Production deployments, scaling, multi-container applications
Relationship
Docker creates containers, Kubernetes manages them. They complement each other in modern DevOps workflows.
Conclusion
Use Docker for containerization and development. Use Kubernetes for production orchestration and scaling.