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title: Knowledge hub
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# Knowledge hub

## Cloud and infrastructure

#### [What is SONiC?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/cloud-and-infrastructure/what-is-sonic)

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Networking

#### [What is container security?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/cloud-and-infrastructure/what-is-container-security)

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Containers

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## Data and AI/ML

#### [What is an AI factory?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/data-and-ai-ml/what-is-an-ai-factory)

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AI/ML infrastructure

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## Internet of Things

#### [What is the difference between the Yocto Project and Ubuntu Core?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/internet-of-things/yocto-vs-ubuntu-core)

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Embedded

#### [What is IoT security?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/internet-of-things/what-is-iot-security)

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IoT Management

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## Security and compliance

#### [What is a CVE?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/security-and-compliance/what-is-a-cve)

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Security

#### [What is vulnerability management?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/security-and-compliance/what-is-vulnerability-management)

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Security

#### [Which companies offer open source support?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/security-and-compliance/which-companies-offer-open-source-support)

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Support

[View all articles](https://canonical.com/knowledge/security-and-compliance)

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## Ubuntu and Linux

#### [What is the Linux Kernel?](https://canonical.com/knowledge/ubuntu-and-linux/what-is-linux-kernel)

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Linux kernel

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