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Description
System administration presents numerous challenges, leading to the development of various tools designed to simplify the administrator's responsibilities. These tools significantly improve the processes of system installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance. Among these tools, jails stand out as a means to bolster the security of a FreeBSD system. Since their introduction in FreeBSD 4.X, jails have seen continuous enhancements in terms of functionality, performance, dependability, and security. They expand upon the chroot(2) concept, which allows for the modification of a process's root directory, thus creating a contained environment that operates independently from the main system. Unlike traditional chroot environments, which merely restrict access to specific sections of the file system, jails provide a more robust isolation, ensuring that the processes within them do not share system resources, users, or running processes with the host system. This added layer of separation significantly enhances the overall security and stability of the FreeBSD operating environment.
Description
Rkt is an advanced application container engine crafted specifically for contemporary cloud-native environments in production. Its design incorporates a pod-native methodology, a versatile execution environment, and a clearly defined interface, making it exceptionally compatible with other systems. The fundamental execution unit in rkt is the pod, which consists of one or more applications running in a shared context, paralleling the pod concept used in Kubernetes orchestration. Users can customize various configurations, including isolation parameters, at both the pod level and the more detailed per-application level. In rkt, each pod operates directly within the traditional Unix process model, meaning there is no central daemon, allowing for a self-sufficient and isolated environment. Rkt also adopts a contemporary, open standard container format known as the App Container (appc) specification, while retaining the ability to run other container images, such as those generated by Docker. This flexibility and adherence to standards contribute to rkt's growing popularity among developers seeking robust container solutions.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Docker
Fedora CoreOS
Google Cloud Container Registry
Kubernetes
raylib
Integrations
Docker
Fedora CoreOS
Google Cloud Container Registry
Kubernetes
raylib
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Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
FreeBSD
Website
wiki.freebsd.org/Jails
Vendor Details
Company Name
Red Hat
Country
United States
Website
cloud.redhat.com/learn/topics/rkt