Seamless Integration of Docker-based Applications into Linux Servers

Abstract

This paper presents a workflow for integrating Docker-based applications with the RPM and Debian packaging environment as well as the systemd init system to form an integrated solution, shielding users from the complexities of containerization. As an additional benefit, the Dockerspecific separation of application and surrounding host allows application developers to focus on a single deployment platform rather than having to deal with sometimes subtle differences between target platforms, particularly on the side of dynamic libraries.