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This Cloud Comparisons page features content that helps readers understand common use cases for when to use one cloud solution or another. Compare and contrast cloud solutions and learn the nuances of different use cases that work best for your situation.

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Containers and virtual machines are technologies that make your applications independent from your IT infrastructure resources. A container is a software code package containing an application’s code, its libraries, and other dependencies.A virtual machine is a digital copy of a physical machine.

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Data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts are different cloud storage solutions. A data warehouse stores data in a structured format. A data mart is a data warehouse that serves the needs of a specific business unit. On the other hand, a data lake is a central repository for raw data and unstructured data.

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An application is a software that lets you exchange information with customers and help them complete specific tasks. Different types of apps are based on their development method and internal functionality. Web apps are delivered over an internet browser. Native apps are built for a specific platform or device type. On the otherhand, hybrid apps are native applications with a web browser embedded inside them.

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Kubernetes and Docker are both container technologies. Kubernetes is a container orchestration tool that allows you to manage multiple container runtimes. Docker is a container runtime technology that allows you to build, test, and deploy applications applications faster than traditional methodsquickly. 

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