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Description

OmniOS is an open-source server operating system designed to include only essential features. Its native file system, ZFS, integrates a volume manager with robust data integrity protections. You can effortlessly share volumes using protocols like iSCSI, CIFS, and NFS. Additionally, OmniOS allows the execution of lightweight virtual machines running either OmniOS or Linux in containers, eliminating the traditional hypervisor's overhead while ensuring complete resource management. For those needing full hardware virtualization, it supports bhyve and KVM, allowing the operation of various guest systems including Microsoft Windows and FreeBSD. Network infrastructure can be virtualized through Crossbow, which offers virtual interfaces and switches, plus the option to allocate dedicated resources for specific applications. DTrace serves as a powerful dynamic tracing framework to facilitate troubleshooting across the software stack, enabling real-time instrumentation whenever needed. As an open-source project, OmniOS is self-hosting and its development is actively managed on GitHub, where contributors can submit pull requests, and anyone interested can access the source code to compile their own version of OmniOS. This environment fosters community involvement and transparency in the development process.

Description

Triton SmartOS merges the lightweight features of a container operating system with the advanced security, networking, and storage functionalities typical of a hardware hypervisor. It utilizes Zones, a fortified container runtime that does not rely on virtual machine hosts for its security measures. With its unique resource protection system, Triton SmartOS ensures that each container is insulated and receives an equitable distribution of input/output resources. This operating system simplifies the challenges often associated with solutions dependent on virtual machine hosts. Additionally, it provides integrated networking that allows each container to possess multiple network interfaces, granting it a complete IP stack and enabling it to function as a full peer on the network, which helps avoid port conflicts and simplifies network management. Each container is equipped with secure, isolated, and resizable filesystems, enhancing both security and flexibility. Overall, Triton SmartOS offers the speed associated with bare metal performance while also incorporating the adaptability of virtualization. This unique combination positions Triton SmartOS as an optimal choice for developers and businesses seeking efficiency and security in container management.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

FreeBSD

Integrations

FreeBSD

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$0.009 per GB per month
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

OmniOS

Founded

2017

Country

United Kingdom

Website

omnios.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Joyent

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

www.joyent.com/smartos

Product Features

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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Alternatives

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