The BEST alternative to Docker and VMs! // Proxmox LXC
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In this video, we're diving into Proxmox Linux Containers (LXC)! While Docker has been a popular choice, LXC offers a powerful and often overlooked alternative for creating isolated environments without the overhead of a full-blown operating system. Furthermore, we also cover how to simplify LXC deployment with scripts or infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
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