Remove internal adoption friction:
Remove internal adoption friction:
Remove internal adoption friction:
Koala Images are built on familiar
Debian Packages
Koala Images are built on familiar
Debian Packages
Koala Images are built on familiar
Debian Packages
Enterprise container security is at a critical junction. With 96% of modern codebases containing open-source elements and 74% harboring critical vulnerabilities, organizations need secure container solutions that maintain compatibility without
sacrificing security.
Enterprise container security is at a critical junction. With 96% of modern codebases containing open-source elements and 74% harboring critical vulnerabilities, organizations need secure container solutions that maintain compatibility without
sacrificing security.
Enterprise container security is at a critical junction. With 96% of modern codebases containing open-source elements and 74% harboring critical vulnerabilities, organizations need secure container solutions that maintain compatibility without
sacrificing security.
Understanding the Container Bloat Problem
Understanding the Container Bloat Problem
Understanding the Container Bloat Problem
Standard Debian containers suffer from inherent bloat issues:
Bloated Package Universe: Debian's package creation includes unnecessary maintainer scripts
Package Manager Footprint: APT leaves behind significant overhead
Non-Essential "Essentials": Many packages marked as "essential" aren't actually needed in containers
This bloat creates a larger attack surface with more vulnerabilities, while consuming extra resources and slowing deployments.
Standard Debian containers suffer from inherent bloat issues:
Bloated Package Universe: Debian's package creation includes unnecessary maintainer scripts
Package Manager Footprint: APT leaves behind significant overhead
Non-Essential "Essentials": Many packages marked as "essential" aren't actually needed in containers
This bloat creates a larger attack surface with more vulnerabilities, while consuming extra resources and slowing deployments.
Standard Debian containers suffer from inherent bloat issues:
Bloated Package Universe: Debian's package creation includes unnecessary maintainer scripts
Package Manager Footprint: APT leaves behind significant overhead
Non-Essential "Essentials": Many packages marked as "essential" aren't actually needed in containers
This bloat creates a larger attack surface with more vulnerabilities, while consuming extra resources and slowing deployments.
The Minimal Container Dilemma
The Minimal Container Dilemma
The Minimal Container Dilemma
When evaluating minimal container options, enterprises face difficult tradeoffs:
Alpine Linux: Lightweight but uses musl libc instead of glibc, creating compatibility issues especially with Python applications. Many platform teams consider Alpine unsuitable for production.
Other Industry Solutions: Some providers offer secure images but based on proprietary distros with unfamiliar toolchains, creating adoption resistance in established enterprise environments.
Traditional Debian Images: Familiar and compatible but bloated with unnecessary packages that expand the attack surface.
When evaluating minimal container options, enterprises face difficult tradeoffs:
Alpine Linux: Lightweight but uses musl libc instead of glibc, creating compatibility issues especially with Python applications. Many platform teams consider Alpine unsuitable for production.
Other Industry Solutions: Some providers offer secure images but based on proprietary distros with unfamiliar toolchains, creating adoption resistance in established enterprise environments.
Traditional Debian Images: Familiar and compatible but bloated with unnecessary packages that expand the attack surface.
When evaluating minimal container options, enterprises face difficult tradeoffs:
Alpine Linux: Lightweight but uses musl libc instead of glibc, creating compatibility issues especially with Python applications. Many platform teams consider Alpine unsuitable for production.
Other Industry Solutions: Some providers offer secure images but based on proprietary distros with unfamiliar toolchains, creating adoption resistance in established enterprise environments.
Traditional Debian Images: Familiar and compatible but bloated with unnecessary packages that expand the attack surface.
Koala's Container-First Debian Approach
Koala's Container-First Debian Approach
Koala's Container-First Debian Approach
Koala has reimagined Debian for a container-first world:
Bootstrapped Debian-like Distro: Created with only essential base packages
DebFlow: Modernized OSS deb package creation process
Minimal Package Universe: Proprietary repository where all packages are minimal by design
C(APT)ain: A portable Go-based package manager that's fully compatible with Debian
Optimized Container Creation: Using the bootstrapped distro and minimal package universe
Koala has reimagined Debian for a container-first world:
Bootstrapped Debian-like Distro: Created with only essential base packages
DebFlow: Modernized OSS deb package creation process
Minimal Package Universe: Proprietary repository where all packages are minimal by design
C(APT)ain: A portable Go-based package manager that's fully compatible with Debian
Optimized Container Creation: Using the bootstrapped distro and minimal package universe
Koala has reimagined Debian for a container-first world:
Bootstrapped Debian-like Distro: Created with only essential base packages
DebFlow: Modernized OSS deb package creation process
Minimal Package Universe: Proprietary repository where all packages are minimal by design
C(APT)ain: A portable Go-based package manager that's fully compatible with Debian
Optimized Container Creation: Using the bootstrapped distro and minimal package universe
Familiar Yet Revolutionary
Familiar Yet Revolutionary
Familiar Yet Revolutionary
The beauty of Koala's approach is that it maintains complete Debian compatibility while solving the bloat problem:
The beauty of Koala's approach is that it maintains complete Debian compatibility while solving the bloat problem:
The beauty of Koala's approach is that it maintains complete Debian compatibility while solving the bloat problem:
Drop-in Replacement with Superior Security
Drop-in Replacement with Superior Security
Drop-in Replacement with Superior Security
For enterprise platform teams, Koala Images provide:
True Debian Compatibility: C(APT)ain is a drop-in replacement for APT, maintaining familiar workflows
Customization Flexibility: Koala's package universe allows for tailored containers
Zero-Vulnerability Foundation: Dramatically reduced attack surface through minimal design
Familiar System Architecture: Full glibc compatibility avoids the issues seen with alternative approaches
For enterprise platform teams, Koala Images provide:
True Debian Compatibility: C(APT)ain is a drop-in replacement for APT, maintaining familiar workflows
Customization Flexibility: Koala's package universe allows for tailored containers
Zero-Vulnerability Foundation: Dramatically reduced attack surface through minimal design
Familiar System Architecture: Full glibc compatibility avoids the issues seen with alternative approaches
For enterprise platform teams, Koala Images provide:
True Debian Compatibility: C(APT)ain is a drop-in replacement for APT, maintaining familiar workflows
Customization Flexibility: Koala's package universe allows for tailored containers
Zero-Vulnerability Foundation: Dramatically reduced attack surface through minimal design
Familiar System Architecture: Full glibc compatibility avoids the issues seen with alternative approaches
Enterprise-Ready by Design
Enterprise-Ready by Design
Enterprise-Ready by Design
Koala Images deliver immediate business value:
Reduced Risk: Zero CVEs out of the box means significantly lower third-party risk
Regulatory Compliance: Meet requirements from EO 14028 and the Securing OSS Act
Performance Gains: Smaller images mean faster startups and lower resource costs
Seamless Integration: Works with existing knowledge, pipelines, and infrastructure
Koala Images deliver immediate business value:
Reduced Risk: Zero CVEs out of the box means significantly lower third-party risk
Regulatory Compliance: Meet requirements from EO 14028 and the Securing OSS Act
Performance Gains: Smaller images mean faster startups and lower resource costs
Seamless Integration: Works with existing knowledge, pipelines, and infrastructure
Koala Images deliver immediate business value:
Reduced Risk: Zero CVEs out of the box means significantly lower third-party risk
Regulatory Compliance: Meet requirements from EO 14028 and the Securing OSS Act
Performance Gains: Smaller images mean faster startups and lower resource costs
Seamless Integration: Works with existing knowledge, pipelines, and infrastructure
