Container
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000227
A lightweight, standalone, executable package of software that includes everything needed to run an application: code, runtime, system tools, system libraries, and settings. It virtualizes the operating system, allowing an application to run consistently across different computing environments. Docker is a widely used platform for containerization.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000227 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Software |
Record as JSON
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