Docker and Containerd are two popular tools for container orchestration. They are both used to manage, deploy, and maintain applications in a containerized environment.
Docker is a set of platform-as-a-service (PaaS) products that automates deployment of applications inside software containers and is used for automating application deployment on Linux or Windows operating systems. It provides developers and IT operations teams with a secure, easy-to-use environment for managing applications from development to production.
Containerd is an open source container runtime developed by Docker, Inc. It is designed to be lightweight, stable and secure. Containerd provides an interface for managing application containers, including their lifecycle, storage and networking resources. Containerd is used to manage the different stages of containers, such as build, deploy and run. Containerd also provides tools for monitoring, logging and debugging applications running in containers.
Both Docker and Containerd have become popular tools for container orchestration. Docker is better suited for larger-scale production deployments while Containerd has a more focused approach, allowing users to create smaller and more specialized environments. Both tools have their own advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to study them both before deciding which one is right for your use case.
