What is CoreOS rkt / Container Linux (project ended)?
CoreOS rkt or Container Linux was a rival to Docker that was acquired by Red Hat, then given to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). The project has since been discontinued.
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Verified User
Engineer in Engineering (10,001+ employees employees)
Pros
Containerization, CoreOS rkt is particularly well suited when running multiple processes on one server.
Simplicity, CoreOS rkt is easy and quick to get up and running.
Speed, CoreOS rkt takes few resources and performs with little overhead.
The API, gRPC is a wonderfully easy framework to use.
Cons
Market share, it's often very difficult to find new talent who use CoreOS rkt.
Lack of wow features, CoreOS rkt doesn't necessarily offer any immediate advantages over other container solutions.
Return on Investment
Developers spend less time configuring and more time coding.
Less time training developers as CoreOS rkt lets them use whatever hardware and operating system they want.
Reduced our IT costs, solutions are containerized using CoreOS rkt meaning they can write one solution with many developers in mind.
Alternatives Considered
Docker
Other Software Used
Sublime Text, Docker, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Google App Engine, Amazon Relational Database Service, Microsoft Office 365