Software : Google now lets developers run Docker containers inside its cloud |
| Google now lets developers run Docker containers inside its cloud Posted:  Google cloud customers can now run and manage Docker containers from inside a new product using the open source Kubernetes system. The Google Container Engine automatically runs and manages Docker containers in the cloud using Kubernetes and leverages the container expertise Google has been building up for some time, according to TechCrunch. The new offering lets developers easily create a managed cluster for container deployments. To use it, developers have to set up clusters and let Google know their container's requirements, including how much CPU and memory is needed, from which Google's service can then monitor it. Container RegistryGoogle also has a Container Registry that can be used to store and access private Docker images and from there developers can scale their cluster as and when needed. It even allows hybrid deployments using Google Cloud VPN. Google has been running its own data centres on containers for the past year or so and by running containers at this high a scale it has been able to launch the Google Container Engine for its customers. Developers can expect even more functionality when the likes of Microsoft, VMWare, IBM, Red Hat and Mirantis begin integrating Kubernetes in their offerings, which will allow developers to move workloads across different cloud providers. The service is completely free for basic clusters that have up to five virtual machines and standard clusters with up to 100 VMs cost $0.15 per hour, and both of these figures are in addition to the other costs related to the Google Cloud Platform and Compute Engine. Docker is here to stayThe Kubernetes system, which is at the centre of it all, was donated to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation earlier this year and has already been used by Microsoft to allow developers to containerise and publish applications on Azure. Microsoft is also integrating Docker into the release of Windows Server 2016 and with Docker fostering even more collaboration in the container ecosystem, there's no way it will be going away any time soon. |
| Instagram finally ends its obession with square photos Posted:  For all the fun Instagram brings to smartphone photography, it sure has a lot of rules. Thankfully, as of right now, you won't need to bother uploading only square images anymore. Instagram is letting users share photos and videos in their original portrait or landscape orientation. The square format was first introduced as an homage to Polaroid instant film, but most of the time it ended up being an annoying limitation in the digital age. Because Instagram would only accept media that fit its square template, users were forced to pad out images with large boarders if they wanted to fit one that was wider or taller. With the update, you'll be able to share a wide panorama or a photo that captures the height of Freedom Tower in all its splendor. By removing the aspect ratio requirement, this means Instagram can also be a more effective advertisement platform. For starters, Star Wars was able to release a new piece of exclusive footage on Instagram now that it can properly show widescreen format video. The Instagram update is available now and will download automatically to users' devices through the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. You can also follow us on Instagram for a behind the scenes look at the latest technology news.
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