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What is MAAS?

The capability for self-service and remote deployment of operating systems like Windows, CentOS, ESXi, and Ubuntu on physical servers revolutionizes your data center into a bare metal cloud environment. This Metal-As-A-Service (MAAS) framework facilitates provisioning across diverse systems, providing on-demand server functionalities alongside management of remote edge clusters. With its robust infrastructure monitoring and discovery capabilities, it integrates smoothly with automation tools such as Ansible, Chef, Puppet, SALT, and Juju, enabling quick installations from the ground up. Supporting a range of operating systems including VMware ESXi, Windows, CentOS, RHEL, and Ubuntu, the platform allows users to create tailored images with pre-installed applications and specific configurations for disk and network settings. Employing an API-driven methodology for critical services like DHCP, DNS, PXE, and IPAM, it streamlines the provisioning process through a REST API. Additionally, it enhances security through LDAP user authentication and role-based access control (RBAC). Integral to this solution are hardware testing and commissioning, designed to achieve the fastest operating system installation times within the industry, utilizing a highly optimized image-based installer. MAAS is compatible with all certified servers from top vendors and adeptly discovers servers housed in racks, chassis, and expansive data center networks, while also supporting prominent system BMCs and chassis controllers. Altogether, these features empower organizations to manage their infrastructure with greater efficiency, ultimately boosting operational productivity and reducing downtime.

What is LXLE?

LXLE is a resource-efficient yet feature-rich operating system based on Ubuntu/Lubuntu LTS, presenting an optimized LXDE user interface that is both elegant and easy for users to navigate. It is equipped with a carefully curated selection of fully functional applications that come preinstalled, ensuring users have immediate access to the latest stable software versions. The inclusion of additional PPAs further expands the assortment of applications available, enhancing the overall user experience. Key features such as Expose, Aero Snap, and Quick Launch apps are included, along with a dynamic wallpaper changer that ensures visual consistency throughout the system. With 100 stunning wallpapers preloaded, coupled with a variety of customization options, LXLE caters to a wide range of aesthetic tastes. It is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, providing flexibility for installation on various hardware. Boot time and initial setup are impressively quick, often taking less than a minute to get online, which enhances user-friendliness. Built upon Lubuntu, an Ubuntu variant that uses the LXDE desktop environment, LXLE is specifically designed as a drop-in solution for older machines. Its streamlined installation process guarantees a user-friendly experience, often reducing the hassle of post-installation tweaks and making it easier to remove unnecessary software than to spend an entire day configuring a new system. In essence, LXLE serves not merely as a lightweight operating system; it stands as an efficient solution that allows users to breathe new life into their aging computers with remarkable ease and effectiveness. Additionally, its community support and regular updates ensure that users can rely on LXLE for a sustainable computing experience.

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Integrations Supported

Airstack
Ansible
Chef
Cisco AnyConnect
Huawei FusionStorage
IBM Cloud
Intelligent Management Center
LDAP
PostgreSQL
Puppet Enterprise
Red Hat Cloud Suite
SALT
Sesterce
VMware ESXi
Verizon Cloud

Integrations Supported

Airstack
Ansible
Chef
Cisco AnyConnect
Huawei FusionStorage
IBM Cloud
Intelligent Management Center
LDAP
PostgreSQL
Puppet Enterprise
Red Hat Cloud Suite
SALT
Sesterce
VMware ESXi
Verizon Cloud

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$30
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

Date Founded

2010

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

maas.io

Company Facts

Organization Name

LXLE

Date Founded

2013

Company Website

lxle.net

Categories and Features

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

Analytics / Reporting
Configuration Management
Data Migration
Data Security
Load Balancing
Log Access
Network Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
SLA Monitoring

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