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Not sure whether to use VMs or containers for your next setup?

Here’s what you need to know:
• VMs virtualize the hardware layer, run their own OS, and offer strong isolation - but come with extra overhead.

•Containers share the host OS kernel, are lighter-weight and faster to start - but trade some isolation for efficiency.

•The right choice depends on your workload: legacy apps or multi-OS needs → VM. Fast scalability, microservices, and CI/CD cycles → Containers.

🔗 Read the full Webdock guide here: https://webdock.io/en/docs/mastering-web-fundamentals/server-fundamentals/vms-vs-containers

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