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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.

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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API Access

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Integrations

pkgsrc Yes 

Pricing Details

$0.009 per GB per month
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 Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

Customer Support

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

Types of Training

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

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Joyent

Founded

2004

Country

United States

Website

www.joyent.com/smartos

Vendor Details

Company Name

illumos

Founded

2010

Website

illumos.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 

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