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Docker Swarm vs. Kubernetes, Which is the best?

Many organizations have started relying heavily on container orchestration tools to group all key dependencies in a single comprehensive package. Two names are always trending in the market when it comes to container orchestration tools because of their exceptional benefits & advantages in meeting organizational goals & targets.

• Docker Swarm & Kubernetes are one of the top container orchestration tools, and there is often confusion regarding which one to pick. In this blog, we will elaborate on both so it will be easier for you to select one according to your requirements and organizational goals.

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What is Docker Swarm?

• Docker Swarm is an open-source container orchestration platform that sounds similar to Docker. However, Swarm is renowned for its simplified setup & usage. It helps in managing Dockerized containers.

• A Docker Swarm cluster contains nodes, load balancers, services, and tasks. It allows apps to perform on numerous nodes that share a single container. Docker Swarm helps efficiently deploy, manage, and scale a cluster of nodes on Docker.

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What is Kubernetes?

• Kubernetes, also called Kube and K8, is an open-source container orchestration platform to manage containers. Kubernetes offers incredible features such as load balancing, self-healing, configuration management, and rollback.

• Kubernetes allows you to deploy & manage multi-container applications at scale. It helps DevOps teams to deploy, manage, and schedule apps through clusters effectively.

• Kubernetes can be used by anyone who wants to run containers, whether on the public cloud, onpremises, or both.

• Read about Kubernetes in detail in our other blog on Why Kubernetes is considered the nextgeneration application platform.

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