SmartOS: The illumos Way of Thinking About Servers
A practical look at SmartOS, illumos, zones, LX compatibility and the way this operating system approaches servers. Not a complete guide, just enough to understand why I like it.
https://it-notes.dragas.net/2026/09/28/smartos-the-illumos-way-of-thinking-about-servers/
#SmartOS #illumos #Hosting #Server #IT #SysAdmin #OwnYourData #ITNotes #Tutorial
Stefano Marinelli
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