Virtualization

How to Install Wine 4.0 on CentOS 7

July 13, 2019

Wine is free software that allows you to run Windows applications on other systems, including Linux, Mac, Solaris, and FreeBSD.You can download this open-source software using the source code or from the EPEL repository. In this tutorial, learn how to install Wine 4.0 stable release on CentOS 7.

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How to Install Terraform on CentOS

July 2, 2019

Terraform is a tool that creates a single provisioned interface for several different cloud-based services.  Referred to as “infrastructure as code,” it uses a configuration file to manage resources. This guide will help you install Terraform on an Ubuntu 18.04 or CentOS 7 Linux system.

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How to Install Docker Compose on Ubuntu 18.04

June 10, 2019

Docker Compose is a software package that modifies the behavior of Docker. Docker creates a specific container environment for running an application. Docker Compose lets you string together multiple Docker containers to work together. This guide will help you install and work with Docker Compose.

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How to Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu

June 2, 2019

VirtualBox is a powerful tool for running a virtual operating system on your computer. In this tutorial learn how to install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 18.04.

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How to List / Start / Stop Docker Containers

May 27, 2019

A Docker container uses an image of a preconfigured operating system environment. Images are often a preconfigured operating system and can be modified for a specific task. When you launch a Docker image, it exists in a container. You may have multiple containers running at the same time. Containers can also be launched, execute code, and close very quickly. Managing containers is essential for working in Docker. This guide shows you how to list, stop, and start Docker containers.

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​Vagrant Tutorial: Everything a Beginner Needs To Know

April 17, 2019

Vagrant is a tool for configuring and deploying an exact image of a virtual operating system. It is often used in software development to ensure that all team members are writing code for the same configuration. This helps ensure that a code fragment from one developer works when another developer runs it on their system. This guide will walk you through an overview of the process of installing, configuring, and managing Vagrant.

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How to Install Kubernetes on Ubuntu 20.04

April 15, 2019

Kubernetes is a management platform for Docker containers. Docker lets you create containers for a pre-configured image and application. Kubernetes provides the next step, allowing you to balance loads between containers and run multiple containers across multiple systems. Technically, Docker Swarm is capable of some of these tasks. Kubernetes replaces Docker Swarm, and adds additional functionality. This guide will walk you through installing and deploying Kubernetes on Ubuntu 20.04.

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Containers vs Virtual Machines (VMs): What's the Difference?


Both virtual machines and containers are used to created isolated virtual environments for developing and testing applications or software. The question is how they differ. This article examines the two concepts to help you perceive and understand the difference between a container and a VM. It defines containers and virtual machines separately, as well as side-by-side, to see what makes one distinct from the other.

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How to Install Vagrant on Ubuntu 18.04

April 11, 2019

Vagrant is a software application that creates an operating system environment using virtualization technology. Vagrant uses a command line interface to load, prepare, and launch a virtual environment, called a Vagrant Box. There are many preconfigured Vagrant boxes available for download. You can also start with a basic box and add your own configuration. This guide will walk you thru how to install Vagrant on Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver).

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How to Install VMware Workstation on Ubuntu

April 10, 2019

This easy tutorial shows you how to install VMware Workstation Pro on Ubuntu. Running a virtual machine (VM) on a personal computer has never been easier. With the help of a hypervisor, one server can share its resources to create many virtual ones. Hosted hypervisors are installed on top of the host operating system and enable the user to add multiple guest operating systems using the same physical resources. VMware Workstation Pro is a virtualization application that works as a hosted hypervisor. Start exploring the power of virtualization with our guide on installing VMware Workstation Pro on Ubuntu 18.04.

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