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What is LXC?

LXC functions as a user-space interface that utilizes the containment features of the Linux kernel. It offers a comprehensive API along with easy-to-use tools, allowing Linux users to create and manage both system and application containers with great ease. Often seen as a blend of a chroot environment and a full-fledged virtual machine, LXC strives to provide an experience that closely mirrors a standard Linux installation without the need for a separate kernel. This characteristic makes it particularly attractive to developers who require efficient and lightweight isolation solutions. As an open-source initiative, most of LXC's code is released under the GNU LGPLv2.1+ license, while some components for compatibility with Android are offered under a conventional 2-clause BSD license, and certain binaries and templates are governed by the GNU GPLv2 license. The reliability of LXC's versions hinges on the various Linux distributions and their commitment to promptly addressing fixes and security updates. Therefore, users can depend on the ongoing enhancement and protection of their container environments, supported by a vibrant community that actively contributes to its development. This collaborative effort ensures that LXC remains a viable choice for containerization in a variety of use cases.

What is Cloud Foundry?

Cloud Foundry streamlines and speeds up the tasks involved in creating, testing, launching, and scaling applications, while providing a range of cloud alternatives, developer frameworks, and application services. As a community-driven project, it is available through various private cloud distributions and public cloud platforms. With its container-centric design, Cloud Foundry accommodates applications developed in numerous programming languages. Users can launch applications on Cloud Foundry using their existing tools without the need for code modifications. Moreover, CF BOSH facilitates the creation, deployment, and management of high-availability Kubernetes clusters across diverse cloud environments. By decoupling applications from their foundational infrastructure, users gain the freedom to select the most suitable hosting options for their workloads—whether on-premises, in public clouds, or through managed services—and can transfer these workloads quickly, often within minutes, without changing the applications themselves. This remarkable flexibility empowers organizations to swiftly respond to evolving requirements and optimize their resource allocation efficiently, ultimately driving greater innovation and productivity.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Netdata
Cognixia
CyberArk Conjur
Digital.ai Release
Elastic Observability
Entrust Certificate Hub
Evolven
GenRocket
IBM Cloud Developer Console for Apple
IBM DevOps Deploy
New Relic
OpenStack
Rackspace Managed Hosting
SAP Store
ServiceNow IT Operations Management
Spinnaker
Splunk Enterprise
Spring Cloud Data Flow

Integrations Supported

Netdata
Cognixia
CyberArk Conjur
Digital.ai Release
Elastic Observability
Entrust Certificate Hub
Evolven
GenRocket
IBM Cloud Developer Console for Apple
IBM DevOps Deploy
New Relic
OpenStack
Rackspace Managed Hosting
SAP Store
ServiceNow IT Operations Management
Spinnaker
Splunk Enterprise
Spring Cloud Data Flow

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

Canonical

Company Website

linuxcontainers.org/lxc/introduction/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Cloud Foundry

Date Founded

2011

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.cloudfoundry.org

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

Categories and Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development

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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