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Firecracker

About Firecracker

Firecracker is software that deploys workloads in lightweight virtual machines called microVMs. These microVMs provide security and workload isolation, with speed and resource efficiency similar to containers.

Key Capabilities

✓Lightweight microVM creation with minimal memory overhead
✓Enhanced security via reduced attack surface and isolation
✓Fast startup times enabling rapid workload scaling
✓Built-in network and storage rate limiting per microVM
✓RESTful API for microVM configuration and management

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