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No SSH? What Is Talos, This Linux Distro for Kubernetes?
- Talos Linux is a container-based Linux distro developed by Sidero Labs for Kubernetes, featuring built-in security and with SSH access disabled.
- Sidero Labs CEO Steve Francis described Talos Linux as an OS with an immutable file system, designed to run on various platforms, emphasizing security measures such as signed kernel modules.
- Talos is reminiscent of CoreOS in terms of immutability, security, and container-focused design aimed at modern edge environments.
- Talos is built without systemd, avoids traditional shells like Bash, and uses a custom process manager called machineD.
- Talos emphasizes an API-driven approach at the OS level, aiding in maintaining and scaling Kubernetes clusters without the need for SSH.
- The name 'Sidero' meaning iron in Greek, reflects Talos' focus on Kubernetes and bare metal environments, providing a portable API anywhere.
- Talos promotes minimal size, security, and flexibility, enabling booting without a hypervisor and facilitating secure connectivity through the OS.
- Sidero Labs offers Omni, a SaaS for Kubernetes on bare metal and edge, with connectivity back to nodes handled via Wireguard VPN within the OS.
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