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It's Linux. It's Debian. You can run any kernel you want. The guy works in finance, not an area where you can typically say "oh, no worries, we'll just push ou
by mdekkers 10y ago
It's Linux. It's Debian. You can run any kernel you want.
The guy works in finance, not an area where you can typically say "oh, no worries, we'll just push out this distro with a non-standard kernel." Enterprise IT, and specifically finance (and healthcare) have different requirements. Currently working with a client where not only the full technology stack has to be certified by accountable vendors, but all the internal documentation and customer facing content has to pass strict legal reviews.
"Here is Debian with a custom kernel" won't fly. Nether will "Here is Debian" - Ubuntu LTS will barely pass the line, and that will be after a whole lot of timewasting and ass-covering from many people involved.
- mwpmaybe 10y agoI have (or had, I guess) an 11 year career in Fortune ~100 finance and healthcare. Agreed on all points. However, they're already experimenting with Debian, Ubuntu LTS (just not 16.04), kernels, custom AMIs, and different Docker versions. It's not a stretch to imagine they have the ability to deploy a back-ported kernel, or build and/or use an AMI that includes one. Also, HFT practices (or lack thereof) are far from the staid enterprise practices you may be thinking of.
- mdekkers 10y agoAlso, HFT practices (or lack thereof) are far from the staid enterprise practices you may be thinking of. Absolutely right.