Containerization has revolutionized software deployment, and Docker Swarm provides a powerful solution for orchestrating and managing containerized applications. In this guide, we will take you through the step-by-step process of setting up and effectively using Docker Swarm on three virtual machines, and then extend it to include a load balancing proxy using Nginx. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to harness the benefits of container orchestration and load balancing for your projects.
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