Virtual machines and Docker containers, both are more than enough in order to get the most out of computer resources available in hardware and software. Docker containers are kind of new on the block, but virtual machines or VMs have been there and will continue to remain popular in data centres of all sizes. If you are looking for the best solution to run your services in the cloud, it is advised that you understand these virtualization technologies first. Learn about the differences between the two, the best way they can be used, and the capabilities each one possesses.

Most of the organizations have either moved or are planning to move from on-premise computing services to cloud computing services. Cloud computing allows you access to a large pool of configurable resources that can be shared, for example - computer networks, servers, storage, applications, and services. For the implementation of cloud computing in a traditional way, virtual machines are used. However, these days Docker containers have gained a lot of popularity due to its features, as well as Dockers are considered to be of a lightweight compared to virtual machines which are heavier.

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