Special Purpose Operating Systems - Evolution or Limitation in Cloud Native Computing

Explore the world of special purpose operating systems in this 37-minute conference talk from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Delve into the debate on whether these specialized OSes represent the next evolutionary step or are simply one-trick ponies. Join experts from Microsoft, Unikraft GmbH, Lambda, Spectro Cloud, and Google as they discuss the CNCF's special purpose operating system working group. Learn about the operations, best practices, and guidance for running cloud native workloads on various operating systems, including containers and orchestrators like Kubernetes. Discover the specifics and goals of popular specialized Linux distributions, including base OS immutability, atomic upgrades/rollbacks, and securing deployments/workloads. Gain insights into how specialized OSes can enhance the development and operation of cloud-native workloads, and understand the operational challenges that arise from their specializations during adoption and operation.

Special Purpose Operating Systems: The Next Step in OS Evolution or One-Trick Ponies?