Cloud & DevOps
Linux
Linux is an open source operating system kernel used in many server, desktop, and device systems. Linux distributions combine it with tools for running applications, managing files, and networking.
Visit Linux website (opens in a new tab)How it works
A Linux distribution combines the kernel with system utilities and a way to install software. Processes run applications, file permissions control access, and network services connect the machine to other systems. This makes Linux a common base for hosting applications, operating development tools, and running infrastructure that teams configure themselves.
What you can build
Set up web servers, development environments, cloud infrastructure, and software for connected devices.
Application hosting environment
Run a web server, application process, and scheduled jobs on a configured machine, with logs and permissions organized for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
Development or device system
Prepare a repeatable environment for development tools or connected hardware, installing only the services required for the specific workload it will perform.
Things to consider
Operating a Linux system includes updates, access management, monitoring, and recovery. A managed hosting option may reduce some of this work for smaller teams.
Related technologies
- Bash
Bash is a command shell and scripting language for running computer tasks. Scripts connect commands into repeatable workflows, reducing the need to perform each step manually.
Explore Bash (opens in a new tab) - NGINX
NGINX is web server software that delivers website files and forwards requests to applications. It can also cache responses and distribute incoming traffic across several servers.
Explore NGINX (opens in a new tab) - Docker
Docker packages an application with the software it needs inside a container. This helps teams run the same application consistently on development computers, test systems, and servers.
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