Rocket and the App Container Spec

Explore the world of containerized applications in this GOTO Amsterdam 2015 conference talk by Kelsey Hightower, Developer Advocate & Toolsmith at CoreOS. Dive into Rocket, a simple daemon-free tool for running containerized apps without host dependencies. Learn about the App Container Spec, image format, discovery mechanism, and runtime environment. Discover how Rocket works, including container hashes, running pods, and garbage collection. Compare Rocket with Docker, exploring conversion processes and CLI functionality. Gain insights into SystemD integration, Docker manifest creation, and machine management with Machine CTL. Enhance your understanding of modern container technologies and their practical applications in software development and deployment.

Syllabus

Intro
App Container Spec
Image Format
Discovery Mechanism
Runtime Environment
AC Tool
Docker to CI Tool
Multiple Implementations
What is a CLI
Intel Containers
How Rocket Works
Container Hashes
Running a Pod
Garbage Collection
SystemD Upstart
Docker Conversion
Docker to CI
Patch Command
Docker Manifest
Creating SystemD
Starting SystemD
Rocket List
Machine CTL
Questions