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Description

LXC serves as a user-space interface that harnesses the Linux kernel's containment capabilities. It provides a robust API along with straightforward tools, enabling Linux users to effortlessly create and oversee both system and application containers. Often viewed as a hybrid between a chroot environment and a complete virtual machine, LXC aims to deliver an experience closely resembling a typical Linux installation without necessitating an independent kernel. This makes it an appealing option for developers needing lightweight isolation. As a free software project, the majority of LXC's code is distributed under the GNU LGPLv2.1+ license, while certain components for Android compatibility are available under a standard 2-clause BSD license, and some binaries and templates fall under the GNU GPLv2 license. The stability of LXC's releases is dependent on the various Linux distributions and their dedication to implementing timely fixes and security patches. Consequently, users can rely on the continuous improvement and security of their container environments through active community support.

Description

Container-based virtualization for Linux that's open source allows for the deployment of several secure and isolated Linux containers, also referred to as VEs or VPSs, on a single physical machine, which optimizes server utilization while preventing application conflicts. Each of these containers operates and functions just like an independent server; they can be rebooted on their own and possess root access, as well as their own users, IP addresses, memory, processes, files, applications, system libraries, and configuration files. This technology not only enhances efficiency but also provides greater flexibility in managing resources across various applications.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Byethost No 
GB Network Solutions No 
Netdata Yes 
SolusVM No 
StrongDM No 
Virtuozzo No 
WHASOLS No 

Integrations

Byethost Yes 
GB Network Solutions Yes 
Netdata No 
SolusVM Yes 
StrongDM Yes 
Virtuozzo Yes 
WHASOLS Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Canonical

Website

linuxcontainers.org/lxc/introduction/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Virtuozzo

Website

openvz.org

Product Features

Container Management

Access Control No 
Application Development No 
Automatic Scaling No 
Build Automation No 
Container Health Management No 
Container Storage No 
Deployment Automation No 
File Isolation No 
Hybrid Deployments No 
Network Isolation No 
Orchestration No 
Shared File Systems No 
Version Control No 
Virtualization No 

Product Features

Server Virtualization

Audit Management Yes 
Health Monitoring Yes 
Live Machine Migration Yes 
Multi-OS Virtual Machines No 
Patching / Backup Yes 
Performance Log Yes 
Performance Optimization Yes 
Rapid Provisioning Yes 
Security Management Yes 
Type 1 / Type 2 Hypervisor No 

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