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@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ databases, and backend services without depending on a particular stack
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or provider.
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or provider.
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Docker began as an open-source implementation of the deployment engine which
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Docker began as an open-source implementation of the deployment engine which
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-powers [dotCloud](http://dotcloud.com), a popular Platform-as-a-Service.
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+powers [dotCloud](https://dotcloud.com), a popular Platform-as-a-Service.
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It benefits directly from the experience accumulated over several years
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It benefits directly from the experience accumulated over several years
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of large-scale operation and support of hundreds of thousands of
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of large-scale operation and support of hundreds of thousands of
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applications and databases.
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applications and databases.
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@@ -56,12 +56,12 @@ By contrast, Docker relies on a different sandboxing method known as
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*containerization*. Unlike traditional virtualization, containerization
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*containerization*. Unlike traditional virtualization, containerization
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takes place at the kernel level. Most modern operating system kernels
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takes place at the kernel level. Most modern operating system kernels
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now support the primitives necessary for containerization, including
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now support the primitives necessary for containerization, including
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-Linux with [openvz](http://openvz.org),
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+Linux with [openvz](https://openvz.org),
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[vserver](http://linux-vserver.org) and more recently
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[vserver](http://linux-vserver.org) and more recently
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[lxc](http://lxc.sourceforge.net), Solaris with
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[lxc](http://lxc.sourceforge.net), Solaris with
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-[zones](http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E26502_01/html/E29024/preface-1.html#scrolltoc),
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+[zones](https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E26502_01/html/E29024/preface-1.html#scrolltoc),
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and FreeBSD with
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and FreeBSD with
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-[Jails](http://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/jails.html).
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+[Jails](https://www.freebsd.org/doc/handbook/jails.html).
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Docker builds on top of these low-level primitives to offer developers a
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Docker builds on top of these low-level primitives to offer developers a
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portable format and runtime environment that solves all four problems.
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portable format and runtime environment that solves all four problems.
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@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ This is usually difficult for several reasons:
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Docker solves the problem of dependency hell by giving the developer a simple
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Docker solves the problem of dependency hell by giving the developer a simple
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way to express *all* their application's dependencies in one place, while
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way to express *all* their application's dependencies in one place, while
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streamlining the process of assembling them. If this makes you think of
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streamlining the process of assembling them. If this makes you think of
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-[XKCD 927](http://xkcd.com/927/), don't worry. Docker doesn't
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+[XKCD 927](https://xkcd.com/927/), don't worry. Docker doesn't
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*replace* your favorite packaging systems. It simply orchestrates
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*replace* your favorite packaging systems. It simply orchestrates
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their use in a simple and repeatable way. How does it do that? With
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their use in a simple and repeatable way. How does it do that? With
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layers.
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layers.
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@@ -147,10 +147,10 @@ Docker can be installed on your local machine as well as servers - both
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bare metal and virtualized. It is available as a binary on most modern
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bare metal and virtualized. It is available as a binary on most modern
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Linux systems, or as a VM on Windows, Mac and other systems.
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Linux systems, or as a VM on Windows, Mac and other systems.
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-We also offer an [interactive tutorial](http://www.docker.com/tryit/)
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+We also offer an [interactive tutorial](https://www.docker.com/tryit/)
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for quickly learning the basics of using Docker.
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for quickly learning the basics of using Docker.
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-For up-to-date install instructions, see the [Docs](http://docs.docker.com).
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+For up-to-date install instructions, see the [Docs](https://docs.docker.com).
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Usage examples
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Usage examples
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==============
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==============
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(app servers, databases, etc.), interactive shell sessions, etc.
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(app servers, databases, etc.), interactive shell sessions, etc.
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You can find a [list of real-world
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You can find a [list of real-world
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-examples](http://docs.docker.com/examples/) in the
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+examples](https://docs.docker.com/examples/) in the
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documentation.
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documentation.
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Under the hood
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Under the hood
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and
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and
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[namespacing](http://blog.dotcloud.com/under-the-hood-linux-kernels-on-dotcloud-part)
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[namespacing](http://blog.dotcloud.com/under-the-hood-linux-kernels-on-dotcloud-part)
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capabilities of the Linux kernel
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capabilities of the Linux kernel
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-* The [Go](http://golang.org) programming language
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+* The [Go](https://golang.org) programming language
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* The [Docker Image Specification](https://github.com/docker/docker/blob/master/image/spec/v1.md)
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* The [Docker Image Specification](https://github.com/docker/docker/blob/master/image/spec/v1.md)
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* The [Libcontainer Specification](https://github.com/docker/libcontainer/blob/master/SPEC.md)
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* The [Libcontainer Specification](https://github.com/docker/libcontainer/blob/master/SPEC.md)
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@@ -218,7 +218,7 @@ United States and other governments.
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It is your responsibility to ensure that your use and/or transfer does not
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It is your responsibility to ensure that your use and/or transfer does not
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violate applicable laws.
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violate applicable laws.
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-For more information, please see http://www.bis.doc.gov
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+For more information, please see https://www.bis.doc.gov
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Licensing
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Licensing
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Eric Windisch