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Description

Alpine Linux stands as a distinctive, non-commercial, general-purpose Linux distribution tailored for advanced users who value security, simplicity, and efficient use of resources. It is constructed using musl libc and busybox, which contributes to its smaller size and enhanced resource efficiency compared to conventional GNU/Linux distributions. The entire container can occupy no more than 8 MB, while a minimal installation requires approximately 130 MB of disk space. Users gain access not only to a complete Linux environment but also to an extensive range of packages from its repositories. The binary packages are streamlined and divided, providing greater control over installations, which helps maintain a compact and efficient system. Alpine Linux prioritizes simplicity, ensuring it remains unobtrusive in its operation. With its specialized package manager known as apk, the OpenRC initialization system, and script-driven configurations, it offers a straightforward, clear Linux experience devoid of unnecessary complexity. Ultimately, this makes Alpine Linux an appealing choice for users looking for a minimalistic yet functional operating system.

Description

CentOS Linux is a community-driven distribution that is built from resources made available to the public through Red Hat or CentOS repositories for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Its primary goal is to maintain functional compatibility with RHEL, while the CentOS Project focuses on modifying packages to eliminate any upstream vendor branding and visual elements. CentOS Linux is available at no cost and can be freely redistributed. Each version of CentOS is supported until the corresponding RHEL version reaches the end of its general support lifecycle. New versions of CentOS are released following the rebuilding of new RHEL versions, typically occurring every 6-12 months for minor updates and spanning several years for major releases. The duration of the rebuild process can range from a few weeks for minor updates to several months for significant version changes. This approach ensures that users benefit from a secure, dependable, and easily maintainable Linux environment that remains predictable and reproducible over time, fostering a strong community around its use.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AWS Marketplace Yes 
Azure Marketplace Yes 
DNSGuard Yes 
DataClarity Unlimited Analytics Yes 
F5 NGINX App Protect Yes 
F5 NGINX Plus Yes 
Kasm Workspaces Yes 
Mondoo Yes 
RapidFort Yes 
BlueOnyx No 
Citus No 
Elixir Yes 
JFrog Yes 
Kyvion Secure Access No 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute No 
PlanetHoster No 
ProxySQL No 
Rad Web Hosting No 

Integrations

AWS Marketplace Yes 
Azure Marketplace Yes 
DNSGuard Yes 
DataClarity Unlimited Analytics Yes 
F5 NGINX App Protect Yes 
F5 NGINX Plus Yes 
Kasm Workspaces Yes 
Mondoo Yes 
RapidFort Yes 
BlueOnyx Yes 
Citus Yes 
Elixir No 
JFrog No 
Kyvion Secure Access Yes 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute Yes 
PlanetHoster Yes 
ProxySQL Yes 
Rad Web Hosting Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Alpine Linux

Website

alpinelinux.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

CentOS

Founded

2009

Country

United States

Website

wiki.centos.org/FrontPage

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