Docker

• Amaranath Pokuri
• 11 Jul, 2026
• • Infrastructure

Docker and Kubernetes: Containers in Production

Containers changed how infrastructure teams ship software. Docker handles build, ship, and run on a single host; Kubernetes takes over when you need self-healing, scaling, and rolling updates across a cluster. I've put together a practical reference covering Docker core concepts, a sample Dockerfile, Kubernetes building blocks, and how both tools connect to CI/CD and cloud migration work. Read the full guide: Docker & Kubernetes Coming from VMware? From VMware to Kubernetes explains how VMs map to Pods before you dive into orchestration details. Start by containerizing one real application, then move to a small cluster when you're ready for orchestration.