Flatcar Container Linux is a lightweight operating system optimized for running containers. Designed for use in modern distributed infrastructure, Flatcar is automatically updated with the latest system software to reduce operational complexity associated with traditional OS management.
Flatcar Container Linux is a lightweight operating system optimized for running containers. Designed for use in modern distributed infrastructure, Flatcar is automatically updated with the latest system software to reduce operational complexity associated with traditional OS management.

Flatcar Container Linux Pro is an AWS-optimized edition of Flatcar Container Linux, a minimal, secure Linux distribution for Docker and Kubernetes apps. It is ideal for production container environments requiring the highest performance, security and support.

Kinvolk was a software company specializing in developing open-source projects and solutions tailored for cloud-native environments. It focused on enhancing container-based technologies and solving complexities associated with Kubernetes. Key projects included Flatcar Container Linux, an immutable Linux distribution for container workloads, and Lokomotive, a Kubernetes distribution optimized for bare-metal and AWS deployments. Kinvolk was recognized for its commitment to upstream contributions and community collaboration. In April 2021, Microsoft acquired Kinvolk to integrate its expertise into enhancing Azure's cloud infrastructure offerings.