Chapter 1. Welcome to Docker Swarm

It's no mystery that Docker is one of the open-source technologies that have the most traction nowadays. The reasons are easy to understand, Docker makes the container technology available for all, and it comes with an included battery that is removable and is blessed by a vibrant community.

In the early days, users started working with Docker after being fascinated with this easy-to-use tool, which allowed them to sort out many challenges: pulling, packing, isolating, and making applications portable across systems with almost no burden.

Welcome to Docker Swarm

A simplified Docker Ecosystem

You may notice a swarm of whales here plays nice ...

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