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Developers searching for a Linux-based network operating system solution
About SONiC
NVIDIA offers pure SONiC, a community-developed, open-source, Linux-based network operating system that has been hardened in the data centers of some of the largest cloud service providers. Pure SONiC through NVIDIA removes distribution limitations and lets enterprises take full advantage of the benefits of open networking—as well as the NVIDIA expertise, experience, training, documentation, professional services, and support that best guarantee success. NVIDIA provides support for Free Range Routing (FRR), SONiC, Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI), systems, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC)—all in one place. Unlike a distribution, SONiC doesn’t require reliance upon a single vendor for roadmap additions, bug fixes, or security patches. With SONiC, you can achieve unified management with existing management tools across the data center.
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SONiC Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does SONiC work with?
SONiC works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does SONiC support in their product?
SONiC supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does SONiC offer?
SONiC offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does SONiC integrate with?
SONiC integrates with: Juniper Apstra, NVIDIA Air, and NVIDIA NetQ.
Q: What type of training does SONiC provide?
SONiC provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does SONiC offer a free trial?
Yes, SONiC offers a free trial.
