Alpaquita Linux Overview for Containerized Applications

This document is a technical report detailing Alpaquita Linux, an operating system designed for efficient containerized applications as part of the Alpaquita Cloud Native Platform. It outlines the features and enhancements of Alpaquita Linux, which is based on Alpine Linux but includes significant improvements aimed at creating a secure and performant environment for Java applications. The report describes the small size of the base image, faster application startup times, and various optimizations in kernel performance and memory management. It also discusses the support for multiple libc variants, including glibc and musl, and highlights the enterprise support provided by BellSoft. Security features such as kernel lockdown and secure boot are documented, along with the licensing structure that ensures legal compliance for enterprise use. The report concludes with an overview of the support cycle for Alpaquita Linux, emphasizing its suitability for both server and cloud environments.