https://sreevardhanreddi.github.io/categories/performance/Recent content in Performance on Sreevardhan Reddy — Software DeveloperHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 05 Jun 2023 11:04:24 +0530https://sreevardhanreddi.github.io/blogs/unveiling-the-performance-gap-vms-vs-docker-containers/Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:04:24 +0530https://sreevardhanreddi.github.io/blogs/unveiling-the-performance-gap-vms-vs-docker-containers/In the world of application deployment, two popular options have emerged: running applications on virtual machines (VMs) and using Docker containers. While both approaches have their merits, performance is a critical factor to consider. In this article, we will compare the performance differences between running an application on a VM and running it in a Docker container. Understanding Virtual Machines (VMs) Virtual machines are essentially emulated hardware environments that run on a physical server.