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Description
LXC serves as a user-space interface that harnesses the Linux kernel's containment capabilities. It provides a robust API along with straightforward tools, enabling Linux users to effortlessly create and oversee both system and application containers. Often viewed as a hybrid between a chroot environment and a complete virtual machine, LXC aims to deliver an experience closely resembling a typical Linux installation without necessitating an independent kernel. This makes it an appealing option for developers needing lightweight isolation. As a free software project, the majority of LXC's code is distributed under the GNU LGPLv2.1+ license, while certain components for Android compatibility are available under a standard 2-clause BSD license, and some binaries and templates fall under the GNU GPLv2 license. The stability of LXC's releases is dependent on the various Linux distributions and their dedication to implementing timely fixes and security patches. Consequently, users can rely on the continuous improvement and security of their container environments through active community support.
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
Netdata
Integrations
Docker
Fedora CoreOS
Google Cloud Container Registry
Kubernetes
Netdata
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
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
Canonical
Website
linuxcontainers.org/lxc/introduction/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Red Hat
Country
United States
Website
cloud.redhat.com/learn/topics/rkt
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
Application Development
Automatic Scaling
Build Automation
Container Health Management
Container Storage
Deployment Automation
File Isolation
Hybrid Deployments
Network Isolation
Orchestration
Shared File Systems
Version Control
Virtualization