By default, containers isolate applications from one another and the underlying infrastructure, while providing an added layer of protection for the application. What if the applications need to communicate with each other, the host, or an external network? How do you design a network to allow for proper connectivity while maintaining application portability, service discovery, load balancing, security, performance, and scalability? This document addresses these network design challenges as well as the tools available and common deployment patterns. It does not specify or recommend physical network design but provides options for how to design Docker networks while considering the constraints of the application and the physical network. Read more
An Introduction to Storage Solutions for Docker CaaS
A variety of storage solutions exist for enterprise use, and a rapidly growing container ecosystem continues to provide many more storage solutions for future consideration. The growing ecosystem of new storage options combined with a need to utilize existing storage essentially brings forth the critical requirement that storage must be highly adaptable and configurable to achieve the optimal platform for containerized workloads. Read more
Docker Global Mentor Week 2016
With more than 75 events worldwide and many more in the planning phase, it's been amazing to see the community getting ready for the Docker Global Mentor Week (Nov 14-20). Attendees will chose either the beginner or the intermediate level lab, and complete the coursework during the event. We are partnering up with CS schools, OSS communities, coding institutions, and local meetup groups to throw a series of events around the world and help recruit a diverse membership. Get involved!
