
The lightweight characteristics of CBL-Mariner also provides faster boot times and a minimal attack surface. Whether deployed as a container or a container host, CBL-Mariner consumes limited disk and memory resources. Image Generation: This produces the desired image artifacts like ISOs or VHDs from a given set of packages.Package Generation: This produces the desired set of RPM packages from SPEC files and source files.This is made possible by a simple build system that enables: CBL-Mariner does not change our approach or commitment to any existing third-party Linux distribution offerings.ĬBL-Mariner has been engineered with the notion that a small common core set of packages can address the universal needs of first party cloud and edge services while allowing individual teams to layer additional packages on top of the common core to produce images for their workloads. CBL-Mariner is being shared publicly as part of Microsoft’s commitment to Open Source and to contribute back to the Linux community. This initiative is part of Microsoft’s increasing investment in a wide range of Linux technologies, such as SONiC, Azure Sphere OS and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). CBL-Mariner is designed to provide a consistent platform for these devices and services and will enhance Microsoft’s ability to stay current on Linux updates.

CBL-Mariner is an internal Linux distribution for Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure and edge products and services.
