virtualcontainer
nounUK /ˈvɜːtʃuəl kənˈteɪnə/
US /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl kənˈteɪnər/
A virtual container is a special computer box that holds a program and everything it needs to run.
The developer packed the app into a virtual container so it would work on any computer.
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2. A simulated storage space that behaves like a physical box for files or data.
The backup was stored in a virtual container on the cloud server.
3. A digital wrapper that keeps a set of resources separate from the rest of a system.
Each user session runs inside its own virtual container for safety.
4. A logical grouping of computing resources managed as a single unit.
The team deployed the service as a virtual container across three servers.