Why Network Grade Linux?
- A common base OS for the networking industry to build on
- Designed to serve as upstream for DENT, SONiC, Stratum, and commercial NOSes
- Wider range of supported hardware from low-end embedded (IP cameras, access points) to high end devices (switches)
- A logical home for layer 2 open source protocols, with anticipated early contributions
- Layer 3 protocols have long had a home in LF’s FRR project, and the industry needs a home for open source layer 2 protocols – NGL meets this need.
- Built using Yocto Project, a battle tested de-facto industry standard that leverages wide pool of developers with regularly updated packages
- Widespread consumption of Yocto Project in Automotive (Automotive Grade Linux) and Telco Industry (Carrier Grade Linux)
- Based on Yocto Project Long Term Supported (LTS) release with option for commercial support
- Easily modifiable configuration and security policies
- High level of training and documentation available
- Well defined and documented development process