Kubernetes vs Docker

Docker and Kubernetes are complementary but serve different roles.

  • Docker: Platform to build, ship, and run containers.
  • Kubernetes: Orchestrator that manages container deployment and scaling.

Comparison Table:

FeatureDockerKubernetes
PurposeContainer runtimeContainer orchestration
ScalingManualAutomatic
Load BalancingRequires external toolsBuilt-in support
Multi-host DeploymentNot nativeNative support
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