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Containerization (computing)
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<p>In <a href="/facts/Software_engineering/KX6cE9kz">software engineering</a>, containerization is <a href="/facts/OS-level_virtualization/gkLoCrgN">operating-system–level virtualization</a> or <a href="/facts/Application-level_virtualization/Wdgbbrun">application-level virtualization</a> over multiple network resources so that software applications can run in isolated user spaces called <i>containers</i> in any <a href="/facts/Cloud_computing/guhg0FGV">cloud</a> or non-cloud environment, regardless of type or <a href="/facts/Vendor/NayQNfhq">vendor</a>. The term "container" is overloaded, and it is important to ensure that the intended definition aligns with the audience's understanding. </p>