An introduction to the products and features of HP-UX Containers

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Figure 5: HP 9000 container file system layout
Choosing the right container
HP-UX Containers provide multiple container types to meet the workload hosting needs of your environment. In many
situations more than one container type may be utilized to meet your needs. In order to select the best container type
for the workload, you will need to compare the application deployment, administrative, high availability, and
compliance characteristics of the container types with those of your workload.
A workload can be defined as a related set of applications and supporting services—which is far more than just an
application. A consolidation project should start at the workload level, and not at the application level, to ensure that
all environmental variables are considered during the planning phase.
The following section provides an initial guide to help you determine which type of container is best for your
workload. Consult the HP 9000 or HP-UX Containers administration manuals for a detailed description of each
container features.