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What is MicroK8s?

MicroK8s delivers a streamlined, low-maintenance Kubernetes platform specifically designed for developers engaging with cloud infrastructures, clusters, workstations, Edge, and IoT devices. It smartly identifies the best nodes for the Kubernetes datastore and effortlessly promotes another node if a database node fails, thus eliminating the need for manual oversight in maintaining strong edge deployments. With its compact structure and intuitive defaults, MicroK8s is crafted to function effectively immediately after installation, making tasks such as upgrades and security management both straightforward and efficient. Perfect for micro clouds and edge computing scenarios, it offers comprehensive enterprise support at no extra cost, along with options for 24/7 support and ten years of security updates. Whether used near cell towers, on racing vehicles, in satellites, or in common household gadgets, MicroK8s ensures a complete Kubernetes experience for IoT and micro cloud applications. Its fully containerized approach guarantees dependable operations, further enhanced by streamlined over-the-air updates. By default, MicroK8s applies security updates automatically, although users have the flexibility to postpone them if they choose, and upgrading to the newest Kubernetes version requires just a single command, simplifying the entire process. This blend of user-friendliness and powerful features positions MicroK8s as an essential asset for contemporary developers seeking efficiency and reliability in their deployments. Moreover, the capacity for integration into diverse environments showcases its versatility in meeting various developmental needs.

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.

Media

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Integrations Supported

Airstack
Amazon RDS
Fluentd
Google Cloud Platform
Huawei FusionStorage
IBM Cloud
Istio
Knative
Kubernetes
Linkerd
Netdata
Nova
Prometheus
SQLite
VMware Cloud
VMware ESXi
ZEDEDA
keyingress

Integrations Supported

Airstack
Amazon RDS
Fluentd
Google Cloud Platform
Huawei FusionStorage
IBM Cloud
Istio
Knative
Kubernetes
Linkerd
Netdata
Nova
Prometheus
SQLite
VMware Cloud
VMware ESXi
ZEDEDA
keyingress

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

Date Founded

2010

Company Location

United Kingdom

Company Website

microk8s.io

Company Facts

Organization Name

Canonical

Company Website

linuxcontainers.org/lxc/introduction/

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

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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