Recently, we have announced our new release—OpenLM SAM Annapurna. Built on loosely coupled architecture, also referred to as microservices, it is all set to take your license management experience to the next level. With the introduction of OpenLM Annapurna, now customers can experience a system that is super scalable, enabling enhanced cost efficiency.
At the core of our product enhancement lies OpenLM SAM’s architecture built on Docker and orchestrated by Kubernetes.
What is Docker?
Docker is an open platform engineered for developers, where they can create, share, and run applications bundled in containers. By leveraging Docker, developers can go beyond the limitations of their existing infrastructure and deliver applications much quicker and more efficiently.
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What is Kubernetes?
Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s, is another scalable open-source platform that manages the orchestration of applications that you have developed with or without using Docker. The name Kubernetes is taken from Greek where the term stands for helmsman or pilot.
Think of Kubernetes as the captain for your applications. Its job is to ensure they are delivered safely to the right place and function as expected. It is a system that manages and automates the deployment, scaling, and operation of applications.
How Docker and Kubernetes work together?
Docker and Kubernetes are distinct yet complementary technologies that work together to streamline the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Here’s how they collaborate:
- Docker helps in packaging applications into containers. These containers ensure that your application runs the same way everywhere, regardless of the environment.
- Kubernetes is a system that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of these containerized applications. It takes care of the heavy lifting involved in running applications, so you don’t have to worry about the details.
Notably, it is not mandatory to use Docker and Kubernetes together. However, both platforms complement each other in functionalities, so it is wise to leverage both to develop futuristic applications.
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How OpenLM SAM achieved limitless scalability with Docker and Kubernetes
The dire need of the time was an asset management solution that could help organizations boost efficiency in multisite and hybrid IT environments. Keeping that in mind, OpenLM SAM was developed on Docker and orchestrated on Kubernetes enabling:
- Scalability: OpenLM SAM can easily handle increasing numbers of users and licenses. Kubernetes automatically scales resources up or down based on demand, ensuring consistent performance.
- High availability: If a container fails, Kubernetes automatically restarts it, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
- Faster updates: New features and bug fixes are deployed seamlessly with minimal disruption, keeping OpenLM SAM at the forefront of license management technology.
- Resource efficiency: Optimized resource utilization reduces infrastructure costs.
- Portability: OpenLM SAM can be deployed and run consistently across different environments.
Want to explore how OpenLM SAM Annapurna can enable a more efficient asset management experience, customized for your organization? Schedule a meeting with us.
