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What is Kata Containers?

Kata Containers is an Apache 2 licensed software that primarily consists of two key components: the Kata agent and the Kata Containerd shim v2 runtime. It also incorporates a Linux kernel along with multiple hypervisors, including QEMU, Cloud Hypervisor, and Firecracker. By merging the rapid performance and resource efficiency of containers with the robust security features typically associated with virtual machines, Kata Containers integrates effortlessly with various container management systems, including popular orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes (k8s). Presently, it is built to operate on Linux for both host and guest setups. Comprehensive installation instructions are readily accessible for numerous widely-used Linux distributions. In addition, the OSBuilder tool provides immediate support for Clear Linux, Fedora, and CentOS 7 rootfs images, and empowers users to create personalized guest images to meet specific requirements. This level of adaptability and customization makes Kata Containers particularly attractive to developers eager to harness the advantages of both containerization and virtualization technologies. With its innovative approach, Kata Containers stands out as a powerful solution in the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing.

What is CentOS?

CentOS Linux is a community-supported distribution that leverages resources provided publicly through Red Hat and CentOS repositories, specifically designed for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). The main objective of CentOS is to preserve functional compatibility with RHEL, while the CentOS Project emphasizes the modification of packages to remove any branding or visual identifiers from the upstream vendor. Available at no charge, CentOS can be freely shared and redistributed by users. Each CentOS version is backed by support until the related RHEL version concludes its general support lifecycle. New CentOS versions are typically released after the rebuilding of new RHEL versions, occurring approximately every 6 to 12 months for minor updates and extending over several years for major releases. The rebuild process can take anywhere from a few weeks for minor updates to several months for significant changes, ensuring timely availability of new features. This structured approach allows users to enjoy a secure, reliable, and easily manageable Linux environment that is consistent and reproducible, ultimately nurturing a robust community around its usage and development. Additionally, the emphasis on community involvement encourages collaboration and innovation among users and developers alike.

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Integrations Supported

Axigen
Catalogic DPX
Clockwork
Cockpit
DNSGuard
EnduraData EDpCloud
F5 NGINX App Protect
GTHost
Kasm Workspaces
Kubernetes
Kuma
Microsoft Azure
NXLog
Offshore Servers
Rocks
Rocky Linux
Site.pro
SparkView
Tarantool
VPSLab

Integrations Supported

Axigen
Catalogic DPX
Clockwork
Cockpit
DNSGuard
EnduraData EDpCloud
F5 NGINX App Protect
GTHost
Kasm Workspaces
Kubernetes
Kuma
Microsoft Azure
NXLog
Offshore Servers
Rocks
Rocky Linux
Site.pro
SparkView
Tarantool
VPSLab

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Kata Containers

Company Website

katacontainers.io/software/

Company Facts

Organization Name

CentOS

Date Founded

2009

Company Location

United States

Company Website

wiki.centos.org/FrontPage

Categories and 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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