Infix development is sponsored by Wires
Infix is a free, Linux-based, immutable operating system built around
[Buildroot][1] and [sysrepo][2]. A powerful mix that ease porting to
different platforms, simplify long-term maintenance, and provide
made-easy management using NETCONF, RESTCONF[^2], or the built-in
command line interface (CLI) from a console or SSH login.
> Click the **▶ Example CLI Session** foldout below for an example, or
> head on over to the [Infix Documentation](doc/README.md) for more
> information on how to set up the system.
Although primarily focused on switches and routers, the core values
may be appealing for other use-cases as well:
- Runs from a squashfs image on a read-only partition
- Single configuration file on a separate partition
- Built around YANG with standard IETF models
- Linux switchdev provides open switch APIs
- Atomic upgrades to secondary partition
- Highly security focused
An immutable[^1] operating system enhances security and inherently makes
it maintenance-free. Configuration and data, e.g, containers, is stored
on separate partitions to ensure complete separation from system files
and allow for seamless backup, restore, and provisioning.
In itself, Infix is perfectly suited for dedicated networking tasks,
such as routing, switching, and monitoring. This is how it started, as
a network focused operating system. Now, with native support for Docker
containers, it provides a versatile platform that can easily be adapted
to any customer need. Be it legacy applications, network protocols,
process monitoring, or edge data analysis, it can run close to end
equipment. Either directly connected on dedicated Ethernet ports or
indirectly using virtual network cables to exist on the same LAN as
other connected equipment.
The simple design of Infix provides complete control over both system
and data, minimal cognitive burden, and makes it incredibly easy to get
started.