What is containerd?
Containerd is a reliable and versatile container runtime that prioritizes simplicity, robustness, and cross-platform compatibility. Designed to serve as a foundational component within container-based ecosystems, it offers a streamlined approach to managing the entire container lifecycle, from image retrieval and container execution to storage and networking. Leveraging industry-standard specifications, containerd ensures seamless integration with a wide range of container orchestration platforms, enabling consistent and efficient container deployment across diverse environments. With a focus on minimizing complexity and maximizing reliability, containerd empowers developers and operators to build and run containerized applications with confidence, ensuring portability and scalability at the core
Highlights
- Industry-standard container runtime specification compliance
- Simplified container lifecycle management from image to execution
- Cross-platform compatibility for consistent deployment across environments
- Reliable container execution and storage capabilities
- Seamless integration with container orchestration platforms
Features
OCI Runtime Spec support (aka runC)
Image push and pull support
Management of network namespaces containers to
Multi-tenant supported with CAS storage for
Network primitives for creation, modification,
OCI Image Spec support
Container runtime and lifecycle support