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This is the sixth post in a series of seven about Application Modernization. In today’s post, we will discuss what the advantages are of leveraging containers, a specific modernization technique.

Containerization is the process of encapsulating applications and their dependencies into lightweight, portable containers that can run consistently across different environments. Containerization has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its many advantages. Here are some of the key benefits of containerization:

• Portability and Consistency: Containers are designed to be portable and run consistently across different environments, including development, testing, and production. This means that applications packaged in containers can be easily moved between environments, reducing the risk of configuration errors and inconsistencies that can cause issues in production.

• Scalability: Containers can be easily scaled up or down to meet changing demand. Because they are lightweight and modular, it is possible to run multiple containers on a single server or distribute containers across a cluster of servers, making it easier to handle increased traffic or workloads.

• Resource Efficiency: Containers use fewer resources than traditional virtual machines. They can be started and stopped quickly, reducing the time and resources required to provision and manage applications. This can result in lower infrastructure costs and increased efficiency.

• Isolation and Security: Containers provide isolation between applications and the host system, making them more secure than traditional monolithic applications. This means that if a containerized application is compromised, the damage is contained within the container, and the host system is protected.

• Faster Deployment and Testing: Containers can be deployed and tested quickly, making it easier to iterate and release new features or updates. Because containers are self-contained and do not require complex setup or installation, they can be deployed in a matter of minutes rather than hours or days.

• DevOps Integration: Containers are well-suited for DevOps practices, which emphasize collaboration, automation, and continuous delivery. Containers can be easily integrated into CI/CD pipelines, enabling developers to automate the build, test, and deployment process.

In conclusion, containerization offers many advantages, including portability and consistency, scalability, resource efficiency, isolation and security, faster deployment and testing, and DevOps integration. These benefits have made containerization a popular choice for modern application development and deployment.

If you are considering embarking on an Application Modernization or containerization initiative, Invero is here to help you to navigate the process and manage these risks for you as you embark on your application modernization journey.  Through years of experience developing cloud native applications, refactoring and replatforming legacy applications, Invero has a track record of knowing how to navigate the risks and deliver a modernized application for its clients in a secure and cost effective manner. 

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