Building Java Containers Without a Dockerfile: Azul Zulu and Paketo Buildpacks
Table of Contents What Are Paketo Build Packs?Spring Boot Already Uses PaketoSetting Up the Demo ProjectConfiguring the Azul Zulu BuildpackChoosing the Java Version and TypeUsing jlink to Generate a Custom JREEnabling Observability and Debugging FeaturesComplete Configuration ReferenceUsing Paketo Without Spring ...
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Using the Azul Zulu Docker Official Images: From Simple Pull to Lean Container
Table of Contents How to Use Azul Zulu as Docker Official ImagesPractical Examples: Building Lean ContainersEverything in One Container (Don’t Do This)Multi-Stage Build with JREUsing jdeps and jlink to Create a Custom RuntimeSize Comparison SummaryWhat to Do NextPreviously in this …
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Do You Really Need Kubernetes?
Do you really need Kubernetes for your environment? Or is it just another case of the next ‘new and shiny’ object, with people distracted by the novelty and possibility, rather than the facts?
In this article, I’ll take a closer look at why Kubernetes might be a case of the hype outweighing the helpfulness in most cases.
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Container Awareness for Java Developers
Learn the intricate details of how JVM applications see container resources and how it impacts heap, CPU, and threads.
When you containerize a Java application, make sure you use a base JDK image that is container-aware so that the JDK can allocate memory and CPU counts properly.
