BLAFS: A debloating tool for containers
Removes code bloat from (docker) containers at runtime
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Description
BLAFS is a bloat-aware filesystem designed for container debloating. It effectively detects and removes unused files from containers, resulting in significantly smaller sizes while maintaining functionality. This allows for faster deployment and efficient resource usage.
How to use BLAFS: A debloating tool for containers?
To use BLAFS, pull the Docker image, run the container in privileged mode, and follow the three-step process: convert the container to the BLAFS filesystem, run profiling workloads to track file usage, and debloat the container by retaining only the used files.
Core features of BLAFS: A debloating tool for containers:
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Debloats container images by removing unused files
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Maintains functionality of debloated containers
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Supports multiple working modes (nosharing, sharing, serverless)
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Allows for profiling workloads to track file usage
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Enables debloating of multiple images with shared layers
Why could be used BLAFS: A debloating tool for containers?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Reducing the size of Docker images for faster deployment | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Optimizing resource usage in containerized applications | ✅ | |
| # 3 | Improving performance of serverless containers by debloating unique layers | ✅ | |
Who developed BLAFS: A debloating tool for containers?
BLAFS is developed by a team of researchers including Huaifeng Zhang, Philipp Leitner, Mohannad Alhanahnah, and Ahmed Ali Eldin, focusing on optimizing container technology and resource management.