SmartOS
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| Company / developer | Joyent |
|---|---|
| Programmed in | C |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source, on GitHub: |
| Available language(s) | English |
| Available programming languages(s) | C |
| Supported platforms | x86-64 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| License | CDDL |
| Official website | smartos.org |
SmartOS is an open-source Unix-like operating system that combines OpenSolaris technology with Linux KVM virtualization.[1] Its core kernel contributed to illumos project. It features four technologies, ZFS, DTrace, Zones and KVM.[2][3] SmartOS is designed to be particularly suitable for building clouds and generating appliances.[4] It is developed for Joyent.
A partnership between Joyent and MongoDB Inc. (formerly 10gen), announced product/technology enhancements to increase performance, flexibility and scalability.[5]
References
- ↑ Frommel, Oliver. "SmartOS Weds Open Solaris to Linux KVM Virtualization". admin-magazine.com. Retrieved 31 December 2012.
- ↑ SmartOS.org
- ↑ Miller, Colleen. "Joyent Open Sources SmartOS for the Cloud". Data Center Knowledge. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
- ↑ "SmartOS brings KVM to the Solaris kernel".
- ↑ "Joyent and 10gen Strengthen Partnership Around MongoDB and SmartOS". Yahoo! Finance. Oct 16, 2012. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
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