Audience
Companies looking for a container workload solution with security and low maintenance
About Flatcar Container Linux
The introduction of container-based infrastructure was a paradigm shift. A Container-optimized Linux distribution is the best foundation for cloud native infrastructure. A minimal OS image only includes the tools needed to run containers. No package manager, no configuration drift. Delivering the OS on an immutable filesystem eliminates a whole category of security vulnerabilities. Automated atomic updates mean you get the latest security updates and open source technologies. Flatcar Container Linux is designed from the ground up for running container workloads. It fully embraces the container paradigm, including only what is required to run containers. Your immutable infrastructure deserves an immutable Linux OS. With Flatcar Container Linux, you manage your infrastructure, not your configuration.
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Company Information
Kinvolk
Founded: 2015
Germany
kinvolk.io/flatcar-container-linux/
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Linux
Training
Videos
Support
Online
Flatcar Container Linux Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Flatcar Container Linux work with?
Flatcar Container Linux works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Flatcar Container Linux support in their product?
Flatcar Container Linux supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Flatcar Container Linux offer?
Flatcar Container Linux offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Flatcar Container Linux integrate with?
Flatcar Container Linux integrates with: AWS Marketplace, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure Marketplace, Microsoft Azure, DigitalOcean, Google Cloud Platform, Equinix, Vagrant, and VMware Cloud.
Q: What type of training does Flatcar Container Linux provide?
Flatcar Container Linux provides training in the form of videos.
