Containers FAQs

Containers are lightweight, portable units that package applications and their dependencies, enabling consistent deployment across various environments. They are essential for modern applications as they facilitate scalability, flexibility, and efficient resource utilization, particularly in cloud-native and microservices architectures.

Lenovo offers a range of solutions to support containerized workloads:

• Amazon EKS Anywhere: Provides the same Kubernetes experience on-premises as in the AWS cloud, optimized for edge, retail, and highly regulated industries.
• Azure AKS on HCI: Deploys Kubernetes natively on on-premises infrastructure using Azure Stack HCI and Lenovo ThinkAgile MX Series, ensuring consistency with Azure cloud services.
• Google Anthos: Enables unified multi-cloud management with centralized policy, server mesh, and portability across Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile platforms.
• Red Hat OpenShift: Delivers enterprise-grade Open Kubernetes with CI/CD, multi-tenancy, and full-stack support on Lenovo ThinkSystem and ThinkAgile platforms.
• VMware Tanzu: Facilitates VMware-based application modernization by running containers and virtual machines side-by-side on Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series.

Adopting Lenovo’s container solutions offers several advantages:

• Consistency: Achieve uniform application deployment across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Scalability: Easily scale applications to meet changing demands.
• Flexibility: Choose from various Kubernetes platforms to match specific workload requirements.
• Integration: Seamlessly integrate with existing IT infrastructure and cloud services.
• Security: Ensure robust security and compliance with enterprise-grade features.

To begin, you can explore Lenovo’s container solutions by visiting the Containers topic page. Here, you’ll find detailed information on each platform, technical briefs, and case studies to help you understand how Lenovo’s solutions can meet your specific needs.