Docker Datacenter: The Future of Container Management
In my recent trip to Silicon Valley for the ActualTechMedia #RoadCast2017, I had the opportunity to interview Vivek Saraswat, Sr. Product Manager for Docker Datacenter, and learn more about the latest release of Docker Datacenter, the company’s enterprise-level container management solution. As Saraswat explained in our #RoadCast2017 video interview, the newest release is all about security – keeping Docker deployments safe and ensuring there are no vulnerabilities.
One of the exciting new features of Docker Datacenter is the Docker On-Premises Security Scanning feature, which allows enterprises to scan through their Docker applications to obtain key information such as locating all packages that are in an application and matching them against known vulnerabilities. This feature enables IT teams to quickly and easily spot any possible vulnerabilities in their deployment that already exist or could potentially be exploited. As Saraswat explains, “This feature essentially allows IT to take preventative actions, offering continuous vulnerability monitoring and protection for your cluster as new vulnerabilities are discovered.”
Another security feature that’s new to Docker Datacenter is Secrets Management, which allows organizations to add passwords, config data, and other sensitive information to a container without exposing the information to other containers in the cluster. As Saraswat explains, “Secrets Management lets Docker Datacenter users store confidential data in the cluster and inject it into a running service whenever it’s needed.” Combined with the access control features in Docker Datacenter, this becomes a powerful feature for managing and monitoring the use of privileged information.
In addition to the new security features, Docker Datacenter also has several networking features, including HTTP routing mesh, which allows users to route hostnames to a specific application, according to Saraswat. This feature enables organizations to do very complicated routing, which was only available as an experimental feature before.
Overall, the latest release of Docker Datacenter is a significant step forward in container management, with a strong focus on security and networking features that are essential for enterprise-level deployments. With features like Docker On-Premises Security Scanning and Secrets Management, organizations can ensure their Docker deployments are safe and secure, while also taking advantage of the latest networking features to route hostnames and manage their applications more effectively.
To learn more about the latest release of Docker Datacenter and to get your free trial, visit docker.com. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your container management to the next level!