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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 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.

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Media

Integrations Supported

Netdata

Integrations Supported

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Docker
Google Compute Engine
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
OpenStack
VEXXHOST

API Availability

API Availability

Pricing Information

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Pricing Information

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Supported Platforms

Linux

Supported Platforms

Linux

Customer Service / Support

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Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

Canonical

Company Website

linuxcontainers.org/lxc/introduction/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Kata Containers

Company Website

katacontainers.io/software/

Categories and Features

Container Engines

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Container Management

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Categories and Features

Container Management

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