bootc

Open SourceFunded

Container-based bootable operating system updates using OCI images

About bootc

bootc is an open-source project that leverages containerization principles to build and update operating systems. It uses standard OCI/Docker container images to deliver transactional, in-place updates for bootable host systems, including the Linux kernel and base userspace. Unlike traditional containers, the system runs natively without an outer container process, maintaining standard init systems such as systemd.

Designed for enterprises managing large-scale Linux infrastructure, bootc enables seamless upgrades and version control of operating systems using container image layers. This approach reduces complexity in OS maintenance and enhances reliability by applying proven container transport and delivery mechanisms. The project is stable, governed under CNCF Sandbox, and supported by an active community, making it suitable for organizations seeking innovative cloud infrastructure solutions with open-source transparency.

Key Capabilities

✓Transactional in-place OS updates
✓Bootable OS images using OCI/Docker containers
✓Linux kernel delivery within container images
✓Seamless upgrade across versions
✓Integration with systemd as pid1

Integrations

OCI/Docker container ecosystemsystemd init systemFedora/CentOS Linux distributions

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