mxwcore-wotlk/apps/docker/README.md

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# Run AzerothCore with Docker
*This readme it's a summary of the AzerothCore docker features.*
Docker. is a software that performs operating-system-level virtualization, allowing to wrap and launch applications inside containers.
Thanks to Docker, you can quickly setup and run AzerothCore in any operating system.
The **only** requirement is having [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/install/) installed into your system. Forget about installing mysql, visual studio, cmake, etc...
### Installation instructions
Check the [Install with Docker](https://www.azerothcore.org/wiki/Install-with-Docker) guide.
### Memory usage
The total amount of RAM when running all AzerothCore docker containers is **less than 2 GB**.
![AzerothCore containers memory](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/75517/51078287-10e65b80-16b3-11e9-807f-f59a5844dae5.png)
### Docker containers vs Virtual machines
Using Docker will have the same benefits as using virtual machines, but with much less overhead:
![Docker containers vs Virtual machines](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/75517/51078179-d4fec680-16b1-11e9-8ce6-87b5053f55dd.png)