LXC
A mature low-level Linux container runtime focused on system containers with strong security features and kernel integration.
What is LXC?
LXC is a low-level Linux container runtime that provides system containers offering VM-like environments without the overhead of separate kernels. It leverages kernel security features like namespaces, mandatory access control, and control groups to create isolated, production-ready environments. It has been in active development since 2008 and is proven in critical production environments worldwide.
System administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who need lightweight, secure, and stable containerization on Linux systems, particularly those requiring VM-like isolation without the performance overhead of virtualization.
Developers choose LXC for its production-proven stability, strong security focus with unprivileged container support, and strict backwards compatibility since release 1.0.0. It provides direct access to Linux kernel containerization features with extensive configuration options for experienced users.
Overview
LXC - Linux Containers
Use Cases
Best For
- Running system containers that need VM-like environments without separate kernel overhead
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