Säilöarkkitehtuuri

Säilöarkkitehtuuri, known in English as container architecture, refers to a software development and deployment paradigm that utilizes containers to package applications and their dependencies. Containers provide a lightweight, isolated environment for running software, ensuring consistency across different computing environments. This approach contrasts with traditional virtual machine (VM) architectures, where each application runs on its own full operating system.

The core of container architecture lies in containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. These technologies enable the creation of immutable containers, meaning that once a container is built, it is not modified. Instead, any updates or changes result in a new container image being created and deployed. This immutability simplifies management, reduces the risk of configuration drift, and facilitates rollbacks if issues arise.

Key benefits of container architecture include improved portability, as containers can run on any system that supports the containerization platform, regardless of the underlying operating system or infrastructure. This also leads to increased efficiency, as containers share the host operating system's kernel, consuming fewer resources than VMs. Furthermore, container architecture supports agile development practices by enabling faster deployment cycles, easier scaling of applications, and more efficient resource utilization. It has become a cornerstone of modern cloud-native development and microservices architectures.