Top Client FAQ While Choosing Docker Services

During our meetings with clients, our clients want to know about the things that we are doing while implementing their application and they are right! After all, they are the ones who need to use it in the future for their business purposes. However, and nowadays, Docker is Implementing so fast, and become necessary to implement simultaneously with keeping in mind their benefits and different usages. Similar situations often happen during Docker consulting services from 9series and their meetings. We as a web development company think to remove all the doubts of our clients through creating a FAQ about Docker. So,  Let’s dive into that part where we answered the most Frequently Questions about Docker Technology!

• What is Docker?

Docker is widely used for running, Developing, and Shipping your application from one server to another server without affecting your application. It is an open-source platform, so you have no worry about that part!

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• What is Container and Docker Images?

Images: Docker Images are a read-only set of instructions for creating a docker container. You also can create your own Docker Images or you could use them by others, totally depends on you!

Container:  It is the instance of Images that can be runnable. You can start, stop, delete, move these containers using Docker API. It can also be defined by the configuration options you provide to it, So, it totally depends on you how to use it.

• What is Docker Architecture?

It is an Architecture that is used by Docker in order to do the heavy lifting, shifting, or distributing your containers. It consisted of 3 parts, Here Is the snapshot of the Docker architecture.

(Note: This Image is taken from the Docker website so, all rights are reserved by them only.)

• When one will use Docker?

Here are some basic situations/Examples where Docker can be used:

1. When you want to run more workloads on the same hardware.
2. Docker is a container-based platform so whenever you want to run your application on your laptops or cloud providers or any mixture of environments. It is used.

• How to use Docker?

First, you need to develop your application and its containers.

Then, these containers become units for distributing and testing your application.

Now, you are all set to deploy your application or any orchestrated service.

One notable thing is It worked the same whether your application is from a cloud provider, local data center, or hybrid one.

• Should I use microservices or monolith architecture in order to use Docker?

It totally depends on you as Docker can be used in any of these.

(Pro-tip: as per the trend, we personally suggest to use Microservices Architecture instead of Monolith architecture.)

• Is using Docker slowing down my site?

No, it won’t slow down your site, contradictory It increase your site speed as It is lightweight and worked as an alternative to VL.

• Why should one use Docker as a service?

Here are some benefits that are provided by Docker Technology:

1. It is much more efficient than any other containerization. It starts and stops quickly.
2. With the help of Docker, you need not be worried about your Operating System as It is taken care of by Docker Itself.
3. It is light weighted and faster so, it helps your business to become faster than It is now.

• Is it necessary to use Docker?

No, it is not necessary to use Docker. But we would recommend greatly to use it as it contains a load of features, easiness, give you speed and security.

• What are some other similar options I have for my site?

There are many alternatives like Kubernetes, LXC, containerd, VirtualBox, etc. But we recommend you to use Docker technology.

• Why should I use Docker Instead of other options?

It is the best technology in containerization; Others like LXC, Kubernetes, VirtualBox, etc each have its special and emphasized field. But no one is as good, light-weighted, and faster as Docker.

• After my site ready, I want to remove Docker, can you do it?

Yes, you can remove Docker anytime you want.

• How quickly you can remove it?

It depends totally on your application and its size, and some other things

 

• Should I close my site during changing my server and let Docker do its job or I can continue my site along with docker?

NO, your site can continue to work while during your work.

 

• What are the things that one should be careful of when I am using Docker for my site?

Mainly there are 2 things which are listed below:

1. Container breakouts: All containers have the same resources and since containerization technology is in its childhood versions, one needs to be thought about the security measurements of each container and privilege information.
2. Fake Images: It is safe to see your docker images twice as It can be tricked by a hacker and if to do so, your data and host both have trouble.

• Is it possible to remove the Docker from my site in the future?

Yes, you can remove it from your site anytime you want.