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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
Illumos is a Unix-based operating system that introduces cutting-edge features for downstream distributions, such as enhanced system debugging, a next-generation filesystem, advanced networking, and virtualization capabilities. It is developed collaboratively by volunteers along with companies that create products utilizing the software. Serving as a robust foundation for both traditional and cloud-native environments, illumos offers new users an excellent starting point with distributions like OmniOS and OpenIndiana. Users can opt to install it on virtual machines or directly on bare metal. To build illumos, an illumos-based operating system is required since cross-compilation is not an option. The software is freely accessible through its source repository. Hosting a variety of technologies, illumos boasts features like ZFS, DTrace, Zones, ctf, and FMA, among others. We take pride in delivering a stable, highly observable system that distinguishes itself technologically. With a rich engineering legacy, illumos can trace its origins back through Sun Microsystems to the early developments of UNIX and BSD, showcasing its historical significance in the evolution of operating systems. Its commitment to innovation continues to attract developers and users alike.
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Pricing Details
Free
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Deployment
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On-Premises
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Windows
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Linux
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
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Customer Support
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Types of Training
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Vendor Details
Company Name
OmniOS
Founded
2017
Country
United Kingdom
Website
omnios.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
illumos
Founded
2010
Website
illumos.org