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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

runc is a command-line interface utility designed to create and manage containers in accordance with the OCI specification, but it is limited to Linux environments. For compilation, it requires Go version 1.17 or higher, and to activate seccomp features, libseccomp must be installed on your system. The tool offers optional build tags that allow for the inclusion of various functionalities, many of which are activated by default. Currently, runc allows its test suite to be executed through Docker, and simply typing `make test` initiates this process. Although there are additional make targets available for testing outside of a container, this practice is discouraged since the tests assume permission to read and write files freely. You can also specify individual test cases using the TESTFLAGS variable, or focus on a particular integration test with the TESTPATH variable; for rootless integration tests, the ROOTLESS_TESTPATH variable should be used. It’s important to remember that runc serves as a foundational tool rather than one intended for end-user interaction, making it more suitable for developers who need lower-level container management capabilities. Ultimately, understanding its purpose and use cases is essential for effective application.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Docker
Netdata

Integrations

Docker
Netdata

Pricing Details

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Free Version

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
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Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
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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

Open Container Initiative (OCI)

Website

github.com/opencontainers/runc

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

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