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CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 · Domain 1: Cloud architecture

Containers, orchestration and serverless compared with virtual machines

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

Virtual machines, containers and serverless functions are three ways to run code, and each moves more of the stack to someone else. Knowing when to choose each is a common Cloud+ scenario.

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