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LXC - LXC vs Docker

	LXC	Docker
Architecture	Supports a fully-virtualized Linux OS including boot-up procedures	Single image and running as an application
Purposes	Run multiple applications in a single Linux VM	Single container, single application
	Requires a fully-functional Linux OS	Rapid deployment and migration across platforms
	Requires a fully-functional Linux OS	Running isolated containers simultaneously
Advantages	A lightweight alternative to virtual machines	Rapid and easy deployment
	More flexible	Application-centric, portable deployment across machines
	Data can be saved in a container	Component re-use
	Data can be saved in a container	Tool ecosystem