Docker & Containerization

Yes. In most cases, we can containerize your current app as-is. We create a Dockerfile that mirrors your production environment, pin your dependencies, and test everything in isolation. PHP, Node.js, Python, Java, .NET, even older stacks like ColdFusion or Perl can be containerized. The goal is to get your app running consistently everywhere, from your laptop to staging to production, without changing a single line of your business logic.

Containers use a fraction of the resources compared to traditional virtual machines. A single server that previously ran 2 or 3 VMs can comfortably run 10 to 15 containers. You also avoid the "it works on my machine" problem, which cuts debugging hours significantly. On cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, containers let you use spot instances and auto-scaling groups, so you only pay for compute when traffic actually demands it.

Yes, when configured correctly. We follow CIS Docker Benchmark guidelines for every production setup. That includes running containers as non-root users, using read-only file systems, scanning images for vulnerabilities with tools like Trivy, and limiting container capabilities to only what's needed. We also set up private container registries so your images are never exposed publicly. Security isn't a checkbox for us, it's built into every layer of the configuration.

We integrate Docker builds directly into your CI/CD workflow. When a developer pushes code, the pipeline automatically builds a new container image, runs your test suite inside it, tags the image with a version number, and pushes it to your registry. From there, the deployment step pulls the new image and rolls it out with zero downtime. If something breaks, the pipeline rolls back to the previous image in under a minute.

Not at a deep level. We hand over clear documentation and a set of simple commands your team needs for daily operations, things like restarting a service, checking logs, or deploying a new version. For Kubernetes setups, we can install a web dashboard like Lens or Portainer so your team manages containers through a visual interface instead of the terminal. We also offer a monthly support plan if you'd rather have us handle it entirely.

That's one of the biggest advantages of containerization. A Docker container runs identically on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, DigitalOcean, or even a bare-metal server in your office. Your app is completely portable. If your current provider raises prices or goes down, you can move to another host without reconfiguring anything. We set up infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Docker Compose files, so migrating is as simple as running a single command against a new server.