Documentation

Welcome to restartOS documentation. This guide will help you get started with the RAM-based Linux distribution that runs entirely from memory.

What is restartOS?

restartOS is a small live Linux distribution in a sense that there is no need to install it. You can run it directly from the ISO/USB/SD/MicroSD that you burn it to. What sets it apart from other live distros is that it boots 100% from RAM. There is no need to keep the media plugged in while it's running.

Key Features

• 100% RAM Execution: No installation required - the OS runs entirely from memory
• VM Migration Tool: Use clone-source and clone-target commands to auto-discover VMs across hypervisors
• Labor-Scale Ready: Boot up entire computer labs with a single USB device
• Durable Storage: Run servers from an SD card for years without the card burning out

Getting Started

Follow our installation guide to get started with restartOS on your system or hardware platform.