Container management software and services

News and features on container technologies, key platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes, and related areas such as microservices. Discover the latest trends in container management software and services.

April 29, 2021 29 Apr'21
HYCU Protégé integrates Kubernetes data protection

Backup and recovery vendor HYCU has added Kubernetes protection, an increasingly popular trend. The first release targets Google Kubernetes Engine users, with more support to come.
April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21
Kasten Kubernetes backup adds ransomware protection

Kasten launched its biggest update since Veeam acquired the Kubernetes data protection provider. Kasten Kubernetes backup adds immutability to its K10 platform.
May 27, 2020 27 May'20
Kasten, Veeam team up on Kubernetes backup

Veeam and Kasten, two leaders in their respective markets, are collaborating on backup for Kubernetes, which one analyst called the 'de facto standard' in container management.
January 10, 2019 10 Jan'19
Veritas NetBackup provides Docker container backup

A new NetBackup client enables users to back up application data on Docker containers, becoming one of the few products to offer data backup and recovery in the container space.

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Container adoption accelerates, consulting execs say

The potential to massively speed up software cycle time is generating more container technology demand for channel partners, particularly in the new app development field. Continue Reading
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Managed Kubernetes doesn't mean set it and forget it

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