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OpenVZ vs SmartOS

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

OpenVZ

OpenVZ

Os & Utilities

OpenVZ is an open source container-based virtualization platform for Linux. It allows multiple isolated virtual containers to run on a single physical server, sharing the same Linux kernel.

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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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