containerd

A CNCF-graduated container runtime that manages the complete container lifecycle including image transfer, storage, execution, and supervision with emphasis on simplicity and portability.

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containerd - The Container Runtime That Actually Just Works

Explore containerd, the container runtime Kubernetes uses. Understand what it is, why it matters, and the practical realities and pain points of using it in production.

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Competition

cri o

Direct competitors

podman

Direct competitors

lxd

Can replace or substitute

Integration

Integrates With

kubernetes

Official integration support

Compatible With

buildkit

Works well together

Integrates With

rancher

Official integration support

Integrates With

amazon eks

Official integration support

Integrates With

google gke

Official integration support

Compatible With

helm

Works well together

Compatible With

kata containers

Works well together

Dependencies

docker

Enables other tools

runc

Requires for operation

open container initiative

Foundation technology

golang

Foundation technology

linux

Requires for operation

grpc

Requires for operation

Development

nerdctl

Functionality extended by

Business

cloud native computing foundation

Owned by company

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