LXD
Next generation system container and virtual machine manager.
Overview
LXD is a next-generation system container and virtual machine manager. It offers a user experience similar to virtual machines but using Linux containers. It builds on top of LXC to provide a more intuitive and powerful command-line experience, a REST API for remote management, and advanced features like clustering and live migration.
✨ Key Features
- Management of both system containers and virtual machines
- REST API for local and remote management
- Clustering for high availability
- Live migration of instances
- Advanced snapshot and storage management
- Flexible networking options
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Manages both containers and VMs with a unified experience
- Focus on system-level virtualization
- Powerful networking and storage features
Unique Value: Offers a unified and modern experience for managing both system containers and virtual machines, providing VM-like features with container-like performance.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Building and managing large-scale containerized infrastructure
- Providing a lightweight alternative to full virtualization
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Orchestrating application microservices at scale (better suited for Kubernetes)
🏆 Alternatives
More feature-rich and user-friendly than LXC for managing system containers, and more lightweight than traditional hypervisors like KVM or VMware.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Ubuntu Pro tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: LXD is a free and open-source project.
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