EtchaOS

EtchaOS is a powerful, secure, and lightweight Linux distribution built for the cloud, on-premise deployments, and embedded systems. It prioritizes security and consistency, while offering incredible flexibility for your deployments.

Features

• Automatic Upgrades
  Never worry about falling behind. EtchaOS can be configured for secure, air-gapped, automatic upgrades, on a schedule that fits your needs.
• Etcha-Driven Customization
  Etcha, the core of EtchaOS, allows for secure customization through push or pull configuration Patterns.
• Immutable Security
  EtchaOS boots with an unmodified filesystem and a read-only /usr directory. Optionally, configure a fully read-only / for maximum security. Users can leverage bind or OverlayFS mounts for read-write functionality when needed.
• In-Memory Efficiency
  For ultimate performance, EtchaOS can run entirely in-memory, using a combination of static files/folders and SquashFS.
• Minimal Footprint
  EtchaOS comes with only the essential applications and libraries required for running common services and containers.
• Secure by Design
  EtchaOS integrates seamlessly with Secure Boot and doesn’t expose unnecessary network services, minimizing attack vectors.
• Flexible Variants
  EtchaOS comes in multiple variants based on popular Linux distributions like AlmaLinux (alm), Debian (deb), Fedora (fed), and Ubuntu (ubu). Choose the variant that best suits your environment.

Benefits

• Consistent Experience
  No matter where you deploy EtchaOS, you’ll get the same consistent operating model. Whether you’re using deb on-premise or ubu in the cloud, they both offer the same set of features and capabilities.
• Container Friendly
  EtchaOS includes industry-standard container tooling, making it ideal for running containers standalone or using Kubernetes.
• Deployment Flexibility
  Deploy EtchaOS on-premise, in the cloud, on your network, or even on ARM devices for maximum versatility.
• Testing Powerhouse
  EtchaOS is a perfect choice for CI/CD runners or test benches for validating OS, kernel, or library compatibility.
• Seamless Upgrades
  Effortlessly upgrade EtchaOS to the latest version with clear manifests that show you what packages have changed. You can even switch variants to rapidly reprovision to a different base OS.