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Glossary

Docker

Kubernetes

Kubernetes is a portable, extensible, open-source platform for managing containerized workloads and services, that facilitates both declarative configuration and automation. It has a large, rapidly growing ecosystem.

Kubernetes services, support, and tools are widely available.

Kubernetes, also known as K8s, is an open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

Kubernetes Architecture

More Information: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/what-is-kubernetes/

OpenShift

Red Hat OpenShift is a hybrid cloud, enterprise Kubernetes application platform, trusted by 2,000+ organizations.

It includes

  • Container host and runtime
  • Enterprise Kubernetes
  • Validated integrations
  • Integrated container registry
  • Developer workflows
  • Easy access to services
Red Hat Openshift

OKD

OKD is a distribution of Kubernetes optimized for continuous application development and multi-tenant deployment. OKD adds developer and operations-centric tools on top of Kubernetes to enable rapid application development, easy deployment and scaling, and long-term lifecycle maintenance for small and large teams. OKD is a sibling Kubernetes distribution to Red Hat OpenShift

OKD 4 Documentation