Container orchestration is the automated management of containerized applications, handling deployment, scaling, networking, and lifecycle operations across a distributed compute environment. It plays a critical role in modern infrastructure by enabling teams to run large numbers of lightweight, portable containers reliably and efficiently.
What It Does
Container orchestration systems allow users to define the desired state of their application (e.g., how many replicas should run, what resources each needs), then maintain that state automatically. If a container crashes or a node fails, the orchestration engine ensures the application remains available by rescheduling workloads or scaling as needed.
This orchestration is particularly essential in microservices architectures, where dozens or hundreds of services may be running across hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
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