Description: LXC (Linux Containers) is an operating system-level virtualization method that allows multiple isolated Linux systems, known as containers, to run on a single host. Each container shares the host's kernel but operates in a separate user space, providing lightweight and efficient virtualization. LXC provides a way to create and manage these containers, offering a flexible and secure environment for deploying applications. Additional information: LXC provides a lightweight alternative to traditional virtualization technologies by leveraging the Linux kernel's cgroups and namespaces features. Containers created using LXC offer resource isolation, process-level separation, and filesystem-level isolation, allowing applications to run in an environment that closely resembles a full-fledged Linux system. LXC enables efficient utilization of hardware resources, faster startup times, and lower overhead compared to traditional virtual machines. It is widely used in various scenarios, including server consolidation, application sandboxing, development environments, and microservices architecture. Example: An example of LXC's application is in cloud computing platforms where multiple containers can be deployed on a single physical server, each running its own isolated application stack. This allows for efficient resource utilization and scalability, as containers can be easily provisioned, managed, and scaled independently. LXC also finds use in development environments, where developers can create lightweight containers to replicate production environments, ensuring consistent testing and development workflows. Publisher: Linux Containers (LXC) - Linux Containers Documentation Source: https://linuxcontainers.org/lxc/introduction/ LOST view: TVA-Containerization Enablers [Motivation] Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/LXCApplicationService EIRA traceability: eira:DigitalSolutionApplicationService EIRA concept: eira:SolutionBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-07-20 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/LXCApplicationService dct:title: LXC Application Service