0FS (Zero Footprint Service) refers to server software that is self contained and portable (can be easily moved from one host to host).
A 0FS enabled package should allow you start simply by downloading the file, untar and then start. Then as the system grows, easily move to a physical/virtual server by with tar, copy and untar.
Further, out of the box, 0FS packages be per-configured with,
- Log Management (logs should rollover and compress)
- Secured following best practices
- Optimized trimming unnecessary fat for production use
- Documented