Azure Linux, formerly known as CBL-Mariner, is a free and open-source Linux distribution developed by Microsoft.
Azure Linux serves as the base container OS for many Microsoft Azure services and is also used as the graphical component of WSL 2. **Key features of Azure Linux:** * **Lightweight:** Designed to be minimal, focusing on essential components for cloud and edge environments. * **Secure:** Incorporates security features like a hardened kernel and signed updates. * **Customizable:** Can be customized to meet specific needs through custom packages and tools. * **Azure Integration:** Tightly integrated with Microsoft Azure services. **Use cases:** * **Azure Cloud Services:** As the base container OS for many Azure services. * **Edge Devices:** Used in various edge computing scenarios, such as IoT devices and edge servers. * **Custom Deployments:** Developers can customize it for specific applications. **Important to note:** * Azure Linux is not a traditional desktop Linux distribution. It's optimized for server and embedded environments. * While open-source, its primary focus is on Micr...