Comparison of LXC and Docker Technologies

Abstract

The paper deals with problem of separating computer applications into logical namespaces called containerization. It compares and inspects two world leading Linux container platforms - Linux containers (LXC) and Docker. In the first part, it compares virtual machines and containers. Then the paper analyzes LXC and Docker technologies in depth, highlights their pros and cons. An integral part is also an overview of the various tools used within the technologies.