Container Runtime Technologies
Talos Linux
Immutable, minimal Linux operating system purpose-built for Kubernetes infrastructure.
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Talos Linux is a minimal Linux operating system optimized for running Kubernetes. It reduces attack surface through immutability, ephemeral root filesystem, and fewer than 50 OS binaries. Features include declarative YAML-based configuration, API-only access (no SSH or shell), atomic upgrades, and support for bare metal, virtualized, edge, and air-gapped environments. Built for enterprises requiring strict security posture and reliable day-2 operations.
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Siderolabs
Siderolabs develops Talos Linux, a minimal Linux operating system purpose-built for Kubernetes, and Talos Omni, a unified control plane for managing Talos-based clusters at scale.