• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
CDP Studio logo

CDP Studio

The no-code and full-code software development tool for distributed control systems and HMI

  • Doc
  • Why CDP
    • Software developers
    • Automation engineers
    • Managers
  • Products
    • Automation Designer
    • HMI Designer
    • CDP Linux
  • Services
  • Use cases
  • Pricing
  • Try CDP

CDP Linux

Industrial Linux for Real-Time Control Systems.

A preconfigured, cyber-secure Linux distribution tailored for industrial real-time automation and maritime systems.

Built for performance. Secured by design. Ready for use.

CDP Linux is a Yocto-based distribution custom-built and maintained to enable seamless use of industrial PCs in control systems. It simplifies the transition to modern PC-based control software by reducing the need for specialized Linux expertise. Optimized for running CDP Studio applications in demanding industrial environments.

Designed for companies developing control and automation systems on industrial PCs, CDP Linux significantly reduces the effort required to build, secure, and maintain a production-grade Linux platform.

Pre-configured & Ready to Use

Significantly reduce the effort required to build and maintain your own Linux environment. CDP Linux comes with built-in drivers and firmware for generic x86 industrial devices, allowing you to focus on your application features rather than the OS.

Cybersecurity by Design

Meet rigorous industrial and maritime standards (IEC 62443, DNV, IACS) with defense-in-depth features enabled by default, including USBGuard, Fail2ban, and encrypted remote logging.

Real-Time Performance

Engineered for predictable timing and low latency, CDP Linux features a PREEMPT_RT–tuned kernel specifically for high-stakes industrial control and automation platforms.

Core Capabilities & Technical Highlights

Robust Deployment and Updates

Unattended USB or network-based installations (PXE), and attended install with package reconfiguration option. Support for atomic A/B upgrades via RAUC with automatic rollback.

Industrial Networking

Native support for redundant Ethernet (HSR/PRP) for zero-failover reliability, and includes CANopen-ready interfaces.

Lifecycle & Reliability

Stay secure with a predictable update cycle. CDP Linux is based on Yocto Long Term Support (LTS) versions, with point releases every 3-7 weeks to address critical security issues (CVEs).

Flexibility and Extensibility

Headless or GUI operation modes, run containerized workloads using built-in Docker support. Run pre- and post-scripts for installation-specific setups and configurations.

Why Choose CDP Linux

Reduce Complexity

  • Precompiled OS image with drivers and firmware included
  • Cybersecurity by Design
  • Ready-to-use industrial configuration
  • Reduced need for specialized Linux expertise

Built for Industrial Environments

  • Industrial control systems
  • Real-time automation platforms
  • HMI systems
  • Maritime systems
  • Secure edge computing

Talk to us

Want to learn more? Book a meeting or leave your contact details. 

Book a Meeting
Contact Us

CDP Technologies AS
Hundsværgata 8,
P.O. Box 144
6001 Ålesund, Norway

Tel: +47 990 80 900
E-mail: info@cdptech.com

Company

About CDP

Contact us

Services

Partners

Blog

Developers

Get started

User manuals

Support

Document download

Release notes

My account

Follow CDP

  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • GitHub

© Copyright 2026 CDP Technologies. Privacy and cookie policy.

Return to top