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Description
OmniOS is an open-source server operating system designed to include only essential features. Its native file system, ZFS, integrates a volume manager with robust data integrity protections. You can effortlessly share volumes using protocols like iSCSI, CIFS, and NFS. Additionally, OmniOS allows the execution of lightweight virtual machines running either OmniOS or Linux in containers, eliminating the traditional hypervisor's overhead while ensuring complete resource management. For those needing full hardware virtualization, it supports bhyve and KVM, allowing the operation of various guest systems including Microsoft Windows and FreeBSD. Network infrastructure can be virtualized through Crossbow, which offers virtual interfaces and switches, plus the option to allocate dedicated resources for specific applications. DTrace serves as a powerful dynamic tracing framework to facilitate troubleshooting across the software stack, enabling real-time instrumentation whenever needed. As an open-source project, OmniOS is self-hosting and its development is actively managed on GitHub, where contributors can submit pull requests, and anyone interested can access the source code to compile their own version of OmniOS. This environment fosters community involvement and transparency in the development process.
Description
Triton SmartOS merges the lightweight features of a container operating system with the advanced security, networking, and storage functionalities typical of a hardware hypervisor. It utilizes Zones, a fortified container runtime that does not rely on virtual machine hosts for its security measures. With its unique resource protection system, Triton SmartOS ensures that each container is insulated and receives an equitable distribution of input/output resources. This operating system simplifies the challenges often associated with solutions dependent on virtual machine hosts. Additionally, it provides integrated networking that allows each container to possess multiple network interfaces, granting it a complete IP stack and enabling it to function as a full peer on the network, which helps avoid port conflicts and simplifies network management. Each container is equipped with secure, isolated, and resizable filesystems, enhancing both security and flexibility. Overall, Triton SmartOS offers the speed associated with bare metal performance while also incorporating the adaptability of virtualization. This unique combination positions Triton SmartOS as an optimal choice for developers and businesses seeking efficiency and security in container management.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
FreeBSD
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$0.009 per GB per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
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
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
OmniOS
Founded
2017
Country
United Kingdom
Website
omnios.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
Joyent
Founded
2004
Country
United States
Website
www.joyent.com/smartos
Product Features
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