Container-Optimized OS on GCP
Container-Optimized OS: A Pragmatic Approach to Running Containers on Google Cloud As cloud computing continues to evolve, so does the need for efficient, secure, and scalable ways to run containerized applications. In this essay, we’ll delve into what makes COS stand out, its security advantages—particularly root filesystem immutability, seamless updates, and how it can be smartly utilized with regional managed instances for scaling. We’ll also explore the role of startup scripts and other practical considerations for engineering teams. ...