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Container

Definition(s):

  A method for packaging and securely running an application within an application virtualization environment. Also known as an application container or a server application container.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-190
NIST SP 1800-16B from NIST SP 800-190
NIST SP 1800-16C from NIST SP 800-190
NIST SP 1800-16D from NIST SP 800-190