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Exploring Unikernels

Investigating single-address-space, single-application operating systems as an alternative to general-purpose Linux for narrow workloads.

PROBLEM

Where does a unikernel's reduced attack surface and boot time actually pay off compared to a general-purpose OS?

ENGINEERING

  • Comparing unikernel toolchains and their constraints
  • Identifying workloads suited to a single-purpose OS image

RESULT

Exploratory — this is an active area of interest without published results yet.

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