Unikernels

Discussions center on what unikernels are, their advantages over traditional kernels, microkernels, and containers, as well as comparisons to technologies like Xen and specific projects such as MirageOS and IncludeOS.

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Kristine1975 β€’ Jun 6, 2016 β€’ View on HN

You might be interested in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unikernel

tasubotadas β€’ May 16, 2020 β€’ View on HN

What is a unikernel and why it's good?

gnepzhao β€’ Nov 7, 2016 β€’ View on HN

I would say Unikernel is more close to that.

akavel β€’ Oct 23, 2018 β€’ View on HN

What advantages do unikernels have over microkernels?

max_ β€’ Oct 31, 2022 β€’ View on HN

What exactly is a unikernel and why should I care? or How is a unikernel different from an ordinary kernel like linux?

fredrb β€’ Nov 2, 2017 β€’ View on HN

What you're looking for is an Unikernel. The other comments pointed out some. IncludeOS is the best option so far IMO.

pyaamb β€’ Dec 23, 2024 β€’ View on HN

Whatever happened to Unikernels?

eru β€’ Apr 21, 2021 β€’ View on HN

Compare https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unikernel

Osiris β€’ Nov 24, 2023 β€’ View on HN

Isn’t this the same idea behind unikernels?

nv-vn β€’ Oct 18, 2015 β€’ View on HN

What is the advantage of this over running a unikernels in Xen?