OS as a Service at Meta Platforms

Presenters Serge Dubrouski Source All Systems Go! 2025 Scaling OS Management: Lessons from Meta’s Journey with CentOS and Beyond 🚀 Managing a fleet of millions of servers? It’s a challenge that requires more than just clever scripts – it demands a fundamental shift in how you approach operating system (OS) management. That’s exactly what Meta (formerly Facebook) tackled, and they recently shared their journey at a tech conference. This post dives into their experiences with CentOS, the innovative tools they’re building, and the future of OS management at scale. 💡 ...

October 1, 2025 · 4 min

What's up with test.thing

Presenters Allison Karlitskaya Source All Systems Go! 2025 🚀 Simplifying Linux VM Management: A Look at Pyest and the Future of Debugging 🛠️ Are you tired of wrestling with fragmented VM management and complex debugging setups across different Linux distributions? You’re not alone! A recent presentation highlighted a compelling solution and a vision for a more streamlined future. Let’s dive into the details of the project “Pyest” and explore how it aims to revolutionize Linux VM management. ...

October 1, 2025 · 4 min

Yocto's hidden gem: OTA and seamless updates with systemd-sysupdate

Presenters Emmanuele Bassi Martín Abente Lahaye Source All Systems Go! 2025 🚀 Level Up Your Embedded Systems: Integrating System CIS Updates with Yocto 🛠️ Building custom Linux-based operating systems for embedded devices can feel like a monumental task. You need flexibility, control, and most importantly, a robust update mechanism. That’s where Yocto and System CIS Updates come into play! Emanuel from Egalia recently gave a fantastic presentation diving deep into how these two powerhouses can work together, and we’ve broken down the key takeaways for you. ...

October 1, 2025 · 4 min

UKI, composefs and remote attestation for Bootable Containers

Presenters Timothée Ravier Pragyan Vitaly Kuznetsov Source All Systems Go! 2025 🚀 Securing the Future of Container Clusters: A Deep Dive into Secure Boot and Remote Attestation 🌐 The world of containerized applications is booming, but with that growth comes a critical need for robust security. Ever wondered how to guarantee that your container clusters boot up securely and haven’s been tampered with? A recent presentation explored a fascinating new approach using ComposerFS, offering a flexible and controlled alternative to traditional disk image-based systems. Let’s break down the key takeaways! ...

October 1, 2025 · 4 min

A terminal for operating clouds: administering S3NS with image-based NixOS

Presenters Ryan Lahfa Frederic Ruget Gautier LABADIE Source All Systems Go! 2025 🚀 Building a Secure Workstation: Lessons from Google’s S3S Team 💡 The pursuit of a truly secure and reliable workstation is a challenging one. It’s a constant balancing act between idealism and practicality, between the dream of a perfectly reproducible system and the realities of user needs and technical constraints. Recently, the S3S (Secure Systems) team at Google Cloud shared their journey in building a secure workstation environment, and the insights they’re gaining are incredibly valuable. Let’s dive in! ...

October 1, 2025 · 4 min