What emerging operating system trends and technologies are you learning?

1 Cloud-native operating systems

Cloud-native operating systems are designed to run and scale applications in the cloud environment. They are optimized for performance, security, and reliability, and support containerization, orchestration, and microservices. Cloud-native operating systems enable you to deploy and manage your applications across multiple cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Kubernetes. Some examples of cloud-native operating systems are CoreOS, RancherOS, and Bottlerocket.

2 Edge computing operating systems

Edge computing operating systems are designed to run and manage applications at the edge of the network, where data is generated and consumed. They are optimized for low latency, high bandwidth, and distributed processing, and support IoT, AI, and real-time analytics. Edge computing operating systems enable you to deliver faster and more efficient services to your end users, and reduce the load and cost of cloud computing. Some examples of edge computing operating systems are Azure Sphere, BalenaOS, and EdgeX Foundry.

3 Serverless operating systems

Serverless operating systems are designed to run and manage functions as a service (FaaS), which are small, stateless, and event-driven pieces of code. They are optimized for scalability, availability, and simplicity, and support event sourcing, triggers, and workflows. Serverless operating systems enable you to develop and deploy your applications without worrying about servers, infrastructure, or provisioning. Some examples of serverless operating systems are OpenFaaS, OpenWhisk, and Knative.

4 Unikernel operating systems

Unikernel operating systems are designed to run and package applications as single-purpose, lightweight, and self-contained virtual machines. They are optimized for portability, security, and efficiency, and support cross-platform, cross-cloud, and cross-language deployment. Unikernel operating systems enable you to reduce the size, complexity, and attack surface of your applications, and improve the performance and resource utilization of your systems. Some examples of unikernel operating systems are MirageOS, OSv, and IncludeOS.

5 Quantum operating systems

Quantum operating systems are designed to run and manage quantum programs on quantum hardware. They are optimized for quantum logic, coherence, and error correction, and support quantum algorithms, protocols, and simulations. Quantum operating systems enable you to explore and exploit the potential of quantum computing, which can solve problems that are intractable for classical computing. Some examples of quantum operating systems are Qiskit, Q#, and Forest.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?