Bottlerocket

A minimal open-source Linux operating system from AWS that exists only to host containers.

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About Bottlerocket

Bottlerocket is a Linux-based operating system built by Amazon Web Services for running containers. It includes only the software needed to run containers, and applies configuration settings consistently as nodes are upgraded or replaced.

Updates are applied in a single step and can be rolled back, rather than package by package as on a general-purpose system. It is available at no cost as an Amazon Machine Image for EC2, and its open development model lets others produce custom builds, for example for other orchestrators.

Strengths

  • Single-step updates that can be rolled back
  • Only the software required to run containers
  • Available at no cost as an EC2 AMI
  • Open development allows custom builds

Limitations

  • Built mainly around AWS and EC2
  • Not a general-purpose operating system

Details

Pricing
FreeThe OS is free; you pay only for the AWS infrastructure it runs on.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Amazon Web Services
Platforms
Linux, Self-hosted
How it runs
Operating system
Best suited for
Container hosts running on AWS
Categories
Container tools
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Selected from the TechWalrus Resource Hub (Lite OS & Custom Builds); facts checked against the developer's own pages, 2 sources on file.

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