Docker : Understanding Build Context

Context refers to the source directory used when building the image for a container. Whenever we build an image, we run the build command passing the Dockerfile. The Dockerfile contains instructions for building the image of which ADD, COPY etc will copy or upload files to the image. In order for the files to be uploaded or copied to...

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Docker : Ignoring File from build Using dockerignore

Most of the time we add files that are not necessary to the final build. These files don't do anything but consume space in the final build. If these files are too heavy, it will cause the construction of the final build to take time or if the files are very important and are added to the final build without knowing they can cause security...

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Weave Scope - Troubleshooting & Monitoring for Docker & Kubernetes

Containers are of an ephemeral nature and are tricky to monitor compared to traditional applications running on virtual servers or bare metal servers. Yet container monitoring is an important capability needed for applications built on modern microservices architectures to ensure optimal performance.Weave Scope is an advanced container...

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Serverless - Less Server

Traditional applications once developed need to deploy to servers in order to provide for customers. The problem with this approach is that it requires capacity planning, procurement of hardware, installation of software and making them ready for the application. This normally takes a week to months in setting up everything. It is time...

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Falco - Container Bahavior Analysis

End-to-End protection for containers in production is required to avoid the steep operational costs and also to decrease data breaches. New and Fresh Container attacks and Vulnerabilities continue to increase, a strong runtime security is required for containers. Runtime container security means vetting all activities within the...

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Containers Vs Pods

A Common confusion to most of the developers and administrators is the difference between a Pod and Container. We use the term container when using Docker and use the term pod with Kubernetes or openshift. So what exactly is the difference between a pod and a Container? In simple terms, if you see the logo of docker we see a whale as...

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Understanding Docker Socket

While trying to launch a Docker container from another docker container, I came across the docker daemon socket. This article provides an introduction with the docker socket and how it can be used. Introducing Sockets The Term socket commonly refers to the IP sockets. These are generally the ones that are bound to a port and...

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