What is the difference between Docker and Kubernetes?

Docker is a platform for creating, delivering, and running containers. It allows you to package an application and all its dependencies into a single container, ensuring consistent operation across different environments.

Kubernetes is a container orchestration system that manages the deployment, scaling, and maintenance of containerized applications in a cluster of servers.

In simpler terms:

• Docker is responsible for creating and running individual containers.
• Kubernetes manages multiple containers, distributing them across servers, ensuring fault tolerance and scalability.

Example:

• You create a Docker image with an application.
• Using Kubernetes, you deploy multiple copies of this image, balance the load, and monitor their status.