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Amazon Linux 2 vs SmartOS

A side-by-side look at Amazon Linux 2 and SmartOS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Amazon Linux 2

Amazon Linux 2

Os & Utilities

Amazon Linux 2 is a Linux operating system developed and maintained by Amazon Web Services. It provides a stable, secure, and high-performance execution environment for applications running on Amazon EC2.

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SmartOS

SmartOS

Os & Utilities

SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.

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