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LXC - LXC vs Docker

	LXC	Docker
Architecture	Supports a fully-virtualized Linux OS including boot-up procedures.	Single image running as an application.
Purposes	Run multiple applications in a single Linux VM.	Run a single application within a single container.
Requirements	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.