Vagrant is a tool that automatically downloads and configures virtual machines, according to a recipe file. Docker does something similar, but can achieve better performance in specific situations. This article explains the technological differences of both tools, and recommends when to choose Vagrant vs. Docker. It also discusses three different ways how Vagrant and Docker … Read more
Vagrant is a tool that automatically downloads and configures virtual machines, according to a recipe file. Typically, the base image is downloaded from the Vagrant Cloud, a repository of user-submitted boxes. This article explains how to create a Vagrant box, which is necessary if there is no appropriate box on Vagrant Cloud, or if you … Read more
Vagrant is a tool that automatically downloads and configures virtual machines, according to a recipe file. It is similar to Docker, but with extended support for different, virtualized operating systems. Use cases include setting up virtual test beds, or CI build machines. This article provides an introduction to Vagrant’s concepts and how it works, as … Read more