Virtualization vs Containerization: Differences and Use Cases

Pallavi Priya Patharlagadda

Abstract: Virtualization and Containerization are two most frequently used mechanisms to deploy multiple, isolated services on a single platform. But the way both technologies function is different. Let's understand both the concepts and then derive the use cases where Virtualization is preferred and where Containerization is preferred.

Keywords: virtualization, containerization, deployment, isolated services, technology comparison