LXD versus Docker: Choosing the right containerization tool
While Docker is a popular containerization technology, LXD offers distinct advantages for specific development scenarios and optimized integration with Ubuntu.
System containers
LXD provides system containers encompassing a complete operating system environment, including the init system and system services. This offers greater flexibility and compatibility for complex applications that require a complete system environment, such as those that rely on systemd or other init systems.
Statefulness
LXD containers can maintain state across restarts, preserving data and configurations. This benefits development environments where changes and configurations, such as databases, configuration files, and user data, must persist between sessions.
Security
LXD’s strong focus on security and isolation makes it well suited for sensitive development projects or environments with strict security requirements...
