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Description
The advent of container-based infrastructure represented a significant transformation in technology. A Linux distribution specifically optimized for containers serves as the ideal groundwork for a cloud-native setup. This streamlined operating system image consists solely of the essential tools needed for container execution. By omitting a package manager, it prevents any potential for configuration drift. The use of an immutable filesystem for the OS effectively mitigates a range of security vulnerabilities. Additionally, automated atomic updates ensure that you consistently receive the most current security patches and open-source technology advancements. Flatcar Container Linux is purpose-built from the ground up to support container workloads effectively. It fully embraces the container philosophy by incorporating only the necessary components for running containers. In a world of immutable infrastructure, it is crucial to have an equally immutable Linux operating system. With Flatcar Container Linux, your focus shifts from configuration management to effectively overseeing your infrastructure, allowing for a more efficient and secure operational environment. Embracing this approach revolutionizes how organizations manage their cloud-native applications and services.
Description
Kata Containers is software licensed under Apache 2 that features two primary components: the Kata agent and the Kata Containerd shim v2 runtime. Additionally, it includes a Linux kernel along with versions of QEMU, Cloud Hypervisor, and Firecracker hypervisors. Combining the speed and efficiency of containers with the enhanced security benefits of virtual machines, Kata Containers seamlessly integrates with container management systems, including widely used orchestration platforms like Docker and Kubernetes (k8s). Currently, it is designed to support Linux for both host and guest environments. For hosts, detailed installation guides are available for various popular distributions. Furthermore, the OSBuilder tool offers ready-to-use support for Clear Linux, Fedora, and CentOS 7 rootfs images, while also allowing users to create custom guest images tailored to their needs. This flexibility makes Kata Containers an appealing choice for developers seeking the best of both worlds in container and virtualization technology.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Microsoft Azure
Yes
AWS Marketplace
Yes
Azure Marketplace
Yes
DigitalOcean
Yes
Docker
No
Equinix
Yes
Google Cloud Platform
Yes
Google Compute Engine
No
Kubernetes
No
Integrations
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Microsoft Azure
Yes
AWS Marketplace
No
Azure Marketplace
No
DigitalOcean
No
Docker
Yes
Equinix
No
Google Cloud Platform
No
Google Compute Engine
Yes
Kubernetes
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
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Kinvolk
Founded
2015
Country
Germany
Website
kinvolk.io/flatcar-container-linux/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Kata Containers
Website
katacontainers.io/software/
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
No
Application Development
No
Automatic Scaling
No
Build Automation
No
Container Health Management
No
Container Storage
No
Deployment Automation
No
File Isolation
No
Hybrid Deployments
No
Network Isolation
No
Orchestration
No
Shared File Systems
No
Version Control
No
Virtualization
No
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
No
Application Development
No
Automatic Scaling
No
Build Automation
No
Container Health Management
No
Container Storage
No
Deployment Automation
No
File Isolation
No
Hybrid Deployments
No
Network Isolation
No
Orchestration
No
Shared File Systems
No
Version Control
No
Virtualization
No