Astra Linux SE "Basic"

Updated May 27, 2025

The Eagle Astra Linux Special Edition is a non-certified variant of the OS. Recommended for open infrastructure segments connected to public networks. Suitable for educational and other institutions where IT systems handle non-sensitive data.

Advantages

  • Cost-effective for corporate users
  • Kernel optimized for server workloads
  • Open Astra Linux repository: a diverse selection of tested and applications with guaranteed compatibility
  • Updates that consistently patch security flaws and enhance functionality
  • Compatible with a wide range of Russian-developed software

User-friendly functionality

  • User identification and authentication
  • Discretionary access control
  • Virtualization security mechanisms
  • Security event logging
  • Process isolation
  • Memory protection
  • Network traffic filtering
  • Kiosk mode: applications whitelist
Deployment instructions

Astra Linux help center (in Russian) — wiki.astralinux.ru.

Billing type
Hourly (Pay as you go)
Type
Virtual Machine
Category
In the Russian software register
Operation systems
Publisher
Astralinux
Use cases

Infrastructure service deployment scenarios

  • QEMU/KVM type 2 hypervisor
  • Samba domain controller
  • DNS and DHCP servers
  • FreeIPA user management system
  • Ansible, Puppet, and Salt configuration management tools

App server option

  • Postfix, Dovecot, and Exim mail servers
  • Ceph file server
  • Spamassassin anti-spam server
  • CUPS print server

For development

  • Python, OpenJDK, Dotnet, PHP, Perl, and Rust development servers
  • PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB database servers
  • GitFlic Community Edition and GitLab CI/CD servers
  • Zabbix monitoring server

Astra Linux Special Edition can be used in conjunction with all products by Astra Group.

Technical support

Astra Linux
You can purchase technical support from official Astra Group partners (on Russian). You can review the terms and conditions for technical support in the Technical Support Terms of Service (on Russian).

Yandex Cloud
Yandex Cloud does not provide technical support for this product. If you have any issues, please refer to the respective developer’s information resources.

Product IDs
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Product composition
SoftwareVersion
Astra Linux1.8 «Орел»
Astra Linux Special Edition1.8.2.uu1
Terms
By using this product you agree to the Yandex Cloud Marketplace Terms of Service and the terms and conditions of the following software: Astra Linux SE EULA
Billing type
Hourly (Pay as you go)
Type
Virtual Machine
Category
In the Russian software register
Operation systems
Publisher
Astralinux