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Description

Linspire is a 64-bit Linux operating system designed specifically for professionals in business, education, and government sectors. It is equipped with all the essential applications that business users require for tasks such as work, research, and deployment, especially on high-performance desktop systems. Users of Linspire can seamlessly run the complete range of legacy applications that may still be necessary in their workplaces, in addition to having the tools required for deploying web applications. Furthermore, Linspire holds certifications in numerous states, allowing it to effectively support government intranet and web-based applications. Notably, Linspire stands out as the only system based on Debian and Ubuntu that has received certification from both Oracle and IBM for hosting and deploying their cloud technologies. Its reliability and functionality have led to its adoption by four out of five military branches in the United States, as well as usage by agencies like NOAA and the National Weather Service. This widespread acceptance underscores Linspire's reputation as a robust solution tailored for critical and professional environments.

Description

With just one command, you can swiftly create an Ubuntu virtual machine using Multipass, which is capable of launching and managing VMs while configuring them with cloud-init, akin to public cloud environments. This tool allows you to experiment with cloud launches right on your local machine at no cost, and in just five minutes, you'll realize how effortlessly a lightweight cloud setup can be achieved. To get started, you can launch several LTS instances, check their status, execute commands, apply cloud-init configurations, and remove older instances as needed. For those looking to master the Linux command line, the "Ubuntu Server CLI cheat sheet" serves as a quick reference for skills ranging from basic file management to advanced deployments like Kubernetes and OpenStack. Multipass also features a command line interface that simplifies the launching, management, and interaction with Linux instances. You'll find that downloading a fresh image is incredibly fast, enabling you to have a fully operational VM in mere minutes. Furthermore, you can create Ubuntu instances and initialize them with cloud-init metadata, similar to setups on AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, and Oracle clouds, allowing you to effectively simulate a cloud deployment directly on your workstation. This capability makes it easier than ever to experiment and learn about cloud computing without the need for extensive resources.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Airstack No 
Ansible No 
Chef No 
Cisco AnyConnect No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
IBM Cloud No 
Intelligent Management Center No 
Kubernetes No 
Oracle Cloud CX No 
PostgreSQL No 
Puppet Enterprise No 
Rackspace OpenStack No 
SALT No 
VMware Cloud No 
VMware ESXi No 
Verizon Cloud No 
cloud-init No 

Integrations

Airstack Yes 
Ansible Yes 
Chef Yes 
Cisco AnyConnect Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
IBM Cloud Yes 
Intelligent Management Center Yes 
Kubernetes Yes 
Oracle Cloud CX Yes 
PostgreSQL Yes 
Puppet Enterprise Yes 
Rackspace OpenStack Yes 
SALT Yes 
VMware Cloud Yes 
VMware ESXi Yes 
Verizon Cloud Yes 
cloud-init Yes 

Pricing Details

$39.99
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 Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

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 Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

PC/OpenSystems LLC

Founded

2001

Website

www.linspirelinux.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Canonical

Founded

2010

Country

United Kingdom

Website

multipass.run/

Product Features

Product Features

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

Analytics / Reporting No 
Configuration Management No 
Data Migration No 
Data Security No 
Load Balancing No 
Log Access No 
Network Monitoring No 
Performance Monitoring No 
SLA Monitoring No 

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