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One of today’s most disruptive information technology trends is software containers, a technology that’s poised to transform the enterprise IT landscape by revolutionizing the way software is built and run.
But just how and when containers go mainstream remains a matter of pitched debate. Containers bundle an entire runtime environment – including an application and all of the software needed to run it – in a single package that works on any operating system. They’re similar to virtual machines, but the most important difference is that virtual machines include operating systems and containers don’t. Because containers are thus small and quick to deploy, they’re starting to catch on for high-volume computing loads and rapid application development.
Market watchers think the ultimate success of containers is only a matter of time, but they point to a host of technology and organizational challenges that are holding back widespread adoption.
Read the complete article at Containers battle barriers in drive to revolutionize software