LXC (Linux Containers)

LXC provides operating system-level virtualization for running multiple isolated Linux systems on a single host.

What is LXC?

LXC (Linux Containers) is an operating-system-level virtualization method for running multiple isolated Linux systems (containers) on a single host using a shared kernel.

LXC vs Docker

LXC provides system containers (full OS), Docker provides application containers (single process).

Common misconceptions

"LXC is outdated" — Still actively developed
"Docker replaced LXC" — Different use cases
"LXC equals LXD" — LXD is management layer for LXC