This document provides an overview of Docker and how it addresses challenges with traditional monolithic application architectures. It begins with introductions to Docker and microservices architecture. Key points include:
- Docker allows building applications from loosely coupled microservices that can be developed and scaled independently.
- Docker containers leverage resource isolation using process virtualization for improved efficiency over virtual machines.
- The Docker architecture includes images constructed from layered filesystem changes and containers running instances of images.
- Docker Compose and Dockerfiles help define and build multi-container applications and microservices.