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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

Integrations Supported

Netdata
Centreon
Datacard Secura
Digital.ai Release
Entrust Certificate Hub
GenRocket
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IBM Cloud Foundry
IBM DevOps Deploy
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New Relic
OpenStack
Pandora FMS
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SUSE Cloud Application Platform
Seeker
ServiceNow IT Operations Management
Snyk
Spinnaker

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided

Supported Platforms

Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Windows
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Not specified

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online 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 Engines

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Container Management

Not specified

Categories and Features

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