Linux Foundation Announces DentOS 3.0, an Open Source Network OS for Disaggregated Networks (linuxfoundation.org) 15
This month the Linux Foundation announced version 3.0 of DentOS, an open source network operating system using the Linux kernel, Switchdev, and other Linux-based projects for a standardized network operating system "without abstractions or overhead," according to the project's web page. "All underlying infrastructure — including ASIC and Silicon for networking and datapath — is treated equally; while existing abstractions, APIs, drivers, low-level overhead, and other open software are simplified. DENT unites silicon vendors, ODMs, SIs, OEMs, and end users across all verticals to enable the transition to disaggregated networks."
Or, as the Linux Foundation, the operating system provides "a flexible and customizable platform for network administrators to manage their networks." DENT provides access to open source-based switches at a lower cost and with more flexibility compared to proprietary switches with locked ecosystems. Network wiring closets in many facilities--including retail stores, warehousing, remote locations, enterprises, and small and mid-sized businesses--are often small, requiring a compact solution for network management. Additionally, staff expertise may be limited, and branch-office switches from leading suppliers can require costly contracts. DENT can be easily deployed on white-box hardware in small spaces, providing an efficient and cost-effective solution for network management. As a result, DENT deployment can significantly enhance network management in a wide range of environments, providing greater efficiency, reliability, and scalability...
DentOS enables Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology to connect and manage thousands of devices like cameras, sensors, entry and exit gates, and access points on the network edge.
Or, as the Linux Foundation, the operating system provides "a flexible and customizable platform for network administrators to manage their networks." DENT provides access to open source-based switches at a lower cost and with more flexibility compared to proprietary switches with locked ecosystems. Network wiring closets in many facilities--including retail stores, warehousing, remote locations, enterprises, and small and mid-sized businesses--are often small, requiring a compact solution for network management. Additionally, staff expertise may be limited, and branch-office switches from leading suppliers can require costly contracts. DENT can be easily deployed on white-box hardware in small spaces, providing an efficient and cost-effective solution for network management. As a result, DENT deployment can significantly enhance network management in a wide range of environments, providing greater efficiency, reliability, and scalability...
DentOS enables Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology to connect and manage thousands of devices like cameras, sensors, entry and exit gates, and access points on the network edge.
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My comment about IPv4 and IPv6 support was at best a backhanded joke: the DentOS people don't seem to have any real documentation online about what it does or how to use it, just a white paper, a download link, and a statement that it was built to solve Amazon's retail store problem (whatever that is).
Where's the poll to let us say how much better /. editing was when CowboyNeal was in charge?
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I remember when Linux didn’t have abstractions and overhead.
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Dent? (Score:5, Funny)
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Not sure why that was funny. Informative, maybe. The OS is indeed named after its creator's favorite SciFi character.
Cake or FQ_codel? (Score:2)
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Can it change it's own oil?
Disappointing, it uses glibc (Score:5, Interesting)
The distro uses GNU libC (AKA glibc) rather than the preferred musl libc which is far less prone to CVEs as it lacks the feature creep that keeps causing issues in glibc. I don't know about the rest of you but I would rather not have to update network equipment because of unrequested features.
The good news is that the default init system is sysvinit but systemd is an option (if you REALLY want to update your network equipment on a regular basis).
Re: Disappointing, it uses glibc (Score:1)