Containers

Docker and Kubernetes: different layers of the delivery stack

Docker and Kubernetes are complementary concepts, not interchangeable choices.

What to consider

Containers package an application and its runtime dependencies.

Kubernetes coordinates scheduling, networking, scaling, and desired state across clusters.

Start with the deployment problem you actually need to solve.

A sensible next step

Use these questions to guide a focused conversation with the people who build and operate the system. A small assessment often reveals the most useful place to begin.