Welcome back in video 2 of the introduction Olympics.
We're going to explore the benefits of using Linux
and why it should be your default OS whether you're running
an application in the cloud or development environment.
There are many benefits to using Linux but for the sake of brevity, I
have chosen six that I feel showcase the power of
Lennox. Let's talk about these in more detail the first
the strong security.
Linux is one of the most secure operating systems available. This is
because of how Linux handles permissions and separation of
concerns.
Linux has a permission model that prohibits users from accessing or
controlling software. They do not own.
Another benefit is because of the software repositories each Linux
distribution provides installing software from
a trusted secure Source generally rules out
downloading malicious code.
Second case why you should use Linux is because it's
free and open source.
Linux is free as in cost and in
Freedom.
This means you do not have to spend money on licensing fees
or support contracts to run your workloads. However, if
you do want paid support, there are companies like red
hat or Ubuntu that will provide it.
Freedom refers to the ability to change or enhance the source code.
The source code for the Linux kernel and applications are readily available by providing
access to the source code. It allows you
to add features debug issues or contribute to the
success of an application that you use
you can also audit the source code for security reasons before I
actually running it.
Imagine asking a company for the source code for their
email client before purchasing it. Yeah, good luck
with that. The third reason is stability.
Linux is considered a very stable OS now. No
OS is vacant a bugs or system crashes,
but Lennox is way less prone to
mishaps than other Oasis.
This is partly because the open source nature of its source code.
Another reason that increases stability is you
can update software in the kernel without rebooting. In fact
because of this feature most Cloud providers
build their infrastructure on top of Lennox to
take advantage of live Packaging.
The fourth reason is developer friendliness.
Lennox supports just about every programming language
and environment you can think of
it also provides many programming tools like IDs and
debuggers.
Since Linux is everywhere. It makes it much
easier to develop software in the platform. Your application will actually
run on.
The six reason is batteries included.
Linux has just about everything you need already built in.
The land is Kernel comes preloaded with many Hardware drivers
ready to go. There's no need to install a
third-party driver and then reboot.
Besides drivers each Linux distribution comes with a standard set
of applications so you can get up and running
pretty fast.
and the final reason
it runs everywhere.
The Lennox kernel and Os have been ported to just about every
platform imaginable this ranges from virtualized hosts
in the cloud to Smart devices in
your home, like light bulbs and the TV hanging on your wall.
So understanding Linux and how to use it will be a great skill to
have for your career.
Okay, let's do a recap of what we discussed in this
video. There are a ton of reasons why you should use Linux. But
if they're only a few you should remember they are.
Linux has strong security.
Because of the package repositories open source
and its permission model Linux has an outstanding
security posture out of the box.
it's free as in cost and freedom you have
access to the source code for the Linux kernel and other open
source applications that are shipped with the OS this provides the
opportunity to be able to fix audit or modify the
software you are using
Linux is dependable.
Not only can you apply live updates without having to reboot most of
the time but the separation from the kernel space
and user space generally allows the kernel and Os to stay
running even in times of trouble.
Finally Linux is a must-have skill set Linux is
the most used OS in the world because of the numerous platform
it runs on.
So if you look at for something that gives you an edge in the
marketplace is definitely Linux.
In the next video you will learn about what Linux
is used for.