An Overview of Monolithic and Microkernel Architectures


This document provides an overview of two kernel types: the microkernel and the monolithic kernel.1 While the
focus here is on kernels, developers and users experience kernels to a large degree through their interactions with an
operating system. Questions such as, “Which kernel is best for my team or project?” or “Should I really move our development
from one kernel type to another?” tend to be answered in the context of an operating system, investments

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Reconnecting devops to profits in the auto industry


In talking with global automotive OEMs and their partners, one question inevitably arises: How can we get back to profitability through software? 

For many auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, DevOps has turned into a source of cost, risk, and delay rather than a centerpiece of innovation and source of new revenue, competitive advantages, and great customer experiences. Why is that? 

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