Containerized: meaning, definitions and examples

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containerized

 

[ kənˈteɪnərˌaɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

software deployment

Containerized refers to the method of packaging software applications and their dependencies into containers, which are standardized units of software. This approach enables the applications to run consistently across different computing environments by isolating them from the host system. Containerization facilitates easier deployment, scaling, and management of applications.

Synonyms

isolated, packaged, virtualized.

Examples of usage

  • The application was containerized for seamless deployment.
  • Containerized environments simplify software development.
  • Many companies are adopting containerized solutions for microservices.

Translations

Translations of the word "containerized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 containerizado

🇮🇳 कंटेनरीकृत

🇩🇪 containerisiert

🇮🇩 tercontainer

🇺🇦 контейнеризований

🇵🇱 kontenerowy

🇯🇵 コンテナ化された

🇫🇷 conteneurisé

🇪🇸 contenedorizado

🇹🇷 konteynerleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 컨테이너화된

🇸🇦 معبأ في حاوية

🇨🇿 kontejnerizovaný

🇸🇰 kontejnerizovaný

🇨🇳 容器化的

🇸🇮 kontejneriziran

🇮🇸 gámaður

🇰🇿 контейнерленген

🇬🇪 კონტეინერიზებული

🇦🇿 konteynerləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 contenedorizado

Etymology

The term 'containerized' stems from the word 'container', which in the context of software refers to a lightweight, stand-alone, executable package that includes everything necessary to run a piece of software, including the code, runtime, libraries, and system tools. The concept of containerization can be traced back to the shipping industry, where containers were developed to facilitate the transportation of goods in a standardized way. With the rise of cloud computing and the need for more efficient deployment methods, containerization gained prominence in the field of software development in the early 2010s. Technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes popularized the use of containerization, allowing developers to create, deploy, and manage applications in a more efficient manner. This transformative approach has reshaped the way software is built and deployed, leading to increased adoption in various sectors.