When to choose containers
Deploying FileNet® P8 containers instead of an on-premises installation can be preferable in a number of possible scenarios. But there are also reasons to maintain a standard on-premises installation model. Consider the relevant factors when deciding whether to use containers.
Deploying products in a container environment can be faster and easier than a standard on-premises installation. Additionally, updating software in a container environment can be simpler and less disruptive.
If you have the following requirements for your content services environment, you might want to
choose a container deployment:
- Dynamic scalability to adjust to workload
- Zero downtime support for patching
- Ability to not only quickly patch or upgrade but quickly rollback to previous versions
- Better resource usage and management
- Better resiliency for your applications
If you have any of the following requirements, you might want to choose or maintain a standard
on-premises installation:
- Your platform and software choices are currently not supported by the container platform. For more information, see the Software and Product Compatibility Report.
- You use custom applications that use the Content Platform Engine EJB protocol.
- You use Content Platform Engine Virtual Member Manager directory configuration.
- For further information on limitations, see technote What are the current limitations for containerized deployments of FileNet Content Manager and IBM Content Foundation.