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    Flatcar Container Linux (Stable)

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    Sold by: Kinvolk 
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    Flatcar Container Linux is a lightweight operating system optimized for running containers. Designed for use in modern distributed infrastructure, Flatcar is automatically updated with the latest system software to reduce operational complexity associated with traditional OS management.
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    Flatcar Container Linux (Stable)

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    Sold by: Kinvolk 

    Overview

    Flatcar Container Linux is a self-updating operating system designed for containers, making it ideal for running Kubernetes and other container platforms. It is suitable for anyone deploying containerized applications, particularly those seeking to do so securely or at scale.

    Flatcar Container Linux offers several benefits over traditional Linux operating systems: Security, Reduced complexity, Automated updates.

    Deploying a container-optimized OS like Flatcar is recommended by NIST in its application container security guide: "Whenever possible, organizations should use these minimalistic OSs to reduce their attack surfaces and mitigate the typical risks and hardening activities associated with general-purpose OSs."

    Flatcar is free and open source, with a discussion forum for community users. In addition, Kinvolk offers subscription-based enterprise support including 24x7 service level agreement.

    Highlights

    • Deploying a container-optimized OS like Flatcar is recommended by NIST in its application container security guide
    • Automatic updates deliver security and bug-fix patches without the need for patch management
    • Reduce security exposure by using a minimal, immutable container OS

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    Delivery method

    Delivery option
    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Latest version

    Operating system
    OtherLinux 3975.2.2

    Typical total price

    This estimate is based on use of the seller's recommended configuration (t3.medium) in the US East (N. Virginia) Region. View pricing details

    $0.042/hour

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    Flatcar Container Linux (Stable)

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    Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
    Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator  to estimate your infrastructure costs.

    Usage costs (247)

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    Product cost/hour
    EC2 cost/hour
    Total/hour
    t2.nano
    $0.00
    $0.006
    $0.006
    t2.micro
    AWS Free Tier
    $0.00
    $0.012
    $0.012
    t2.small
    $0.00
    $0.023
    $0.023
    t2.medium
    $0.00
    $0.046
    $0.046
    t2.large
    $0.00
    $0.093
    $0.093
    t2.xlarge
    $0.00
    $0.186
    $0.186
    t2.2xlarge
    $0.00
    $0.371
    $0.371
    t3.nano
    $0.00
    $0.005
    $0.005
    t3.micro
    AWS Free Tier
    $0.00
    $0.01
    $0.01
    t3.small
    $0.00
    $0.021
    $0.021

    Additional AWS infrastructure costs

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    Cost
    EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes
    $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage

    Vendor refund policy

    No refunds are offered but you may cancel any time.

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.

    Additional details

    Usage instructions

    You can spin up single instances of Flatcar Container Linux using the instructions here: https://www.flatcar.org/docs/latest/installing/cloud/aws-ec2/ 

    Flatcar Container Linux supports a declarative provisioning using the Config format. Learn more from https://www.flatcar.org/docs/latest/provisioning/ 

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    Jatin K.

    The most stable Linux Distro that can be found

    Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I really love how it is optimized for stability and has improved security features. These enhancements make it more reliable and safe to use. These qualities are what I like the most because they give a smooth and secure experience. This is also super easy to use as well as implementation is super easy too. It has such a great customer support.
    Overall, these improvements contribute greatly to its overall performance and user satisfaction.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    I've noticed that it doesn't support many plugins and packages, which I find disappointing. The selection of software available is a bit limited, limiting what I can do with it. This lack of support and limited options are major drawbacks for me. It makes it challenging to fully utilize the system to meet all my needs.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    This system solved my network and connectivity issues, making it extremely helpful for debugging and logging. It meets our needs by simplifying the patching of container images. Additionally, it resolves my security and network-related concerns, enhancing overall functionality.
    Outsourcing/Offshoring

    Stable Linux Distro

    Reviewed on Sep 08, 2023
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    This Flatcar Linux Distro is very stable and consume resources very little
    What do you dislike about the product?
    For now i cannot see any disadvantages of this linux distro
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    This solves our requirements in terms of container images to easily patch
    swapnil g.

    Flatcar Container Linux

    Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    The process is running smoothly on the flatcar container Linux.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Some plugins and packages are not supported.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It is solving my security and network-related issues.
    Swapnil G.

    Flatcar Container Linux

    Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    It is good optimize and stable and it has enhance security, These are the best thing I like more.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    I found It has very limited software packages and this point I dislike.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    This is solving my network and connectivity problems and it is very useful for the debugging and logging and its very benefiting.
    Computer Software

    Good software

    Reviewed on Nov 30, 2021
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Support Azure and works with Intel E800 series
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Nothing, because they fix the mistakes and de beta works well
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    The Mellanox NIC Linux driver issue introduced in the previous release was fixed
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