public:learn:containers
Containers vs virtual machines
| VM | Container |
|---|---|
| Emulates full hardware; own OS kernel | Shares the host kernel; isolates the app |
| Heavier; strong isolation | Lighter; fast to start |
| Good for appliances, Windows, storage OS | Good for most single-purpose apps |
Homelab reality: a hypervisor (e.g. Proxmox) runs VMs and LXCs (Linux containers). Many services run as LXCs; heavier workloads get full VMs.
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