Virtualization  vs Containerization

Which Is Right for You?

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Virtualization

Virtualization uses hypervisors to run multiple OS instances on a single physical server.

Containerization

Containerization packages applications with their dependencies in isolated containers.

Benefits of Virtualization

– Enhanced resource utilization – Simplified disaster recovery – Greater hardware independence

Benefits of Containerization

– Faster startup times – Better resource efficiency – Easier scalability

Use Cases

Virtualization: Ideal for running different OS types or legacy applications on the same hardware.

Containerization: Perfect for microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and scalable web applications.

Use Cases

Virtualization: Full OS per VM.

Containerization: Shared OS kernel.

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