This guide concerns Jelastic Cloud which allows you to create pre-configured containers for Java, PHP, Ruby, Node.js, Python and Go with just one click. You can also deploy any custom Docker container in the Cloud.

Preamble

• In the context of Jelastic, a container or node refers to an isolation and execution unit in which your applications are deployed and run, while benefiting from the resources provided by the node on which they are placed.
• This enables efficient application management and resource optimization based on your project's needs.

Container

In Jelastic, a container is a virtual execution environment that isolates your applications and their dependencies from the rest of the system. It can be a Docker container or another type of container supported by Jelastic.

Each container acts as a distinct unit, meaning you can run multiple applications in different containers without them interfering with each other.

Node

A node is an instance of a virtual or physical server on which one or more containers can be deployed. In other words, a node is a virtual or physical machine that provides the resources (such as CPU, memory, storage, etc.) necessary to run your applications.

Jelastic automatically distributes containers across different nodes based on load and available resources to ensure optimal performance and high availability.