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Description

Instainer is a cloud-based Docker container hosting platform that enables users to deploy any Docker container instantly using a Heroku-style Git deployment approach. During our transition to Docker within the company, we realized that there was a gap in immediate access to containers, despite Docker offering exceptional capabilities for our DevOps team. To address this need, we created Instainer specifically for engineers seeking to quickly run Docker containers in the cloud. We highly encourage your input and insights to enhance our service. Instainer facilitates Heroku-style Git deployment for your containers, and once you launch a container, it automatically generates a Git repository, pushing the container's data into it for seamless management. Users can effortlessly clone and modify their data through Git, allowing for efficient development workflows. Additionally, Instainer supports the WordPress content management system, enabling the use of plugins, widgets, and themes to enrich user experience and functionality. Our aim is to streamline the deployment process and empower developers with rapid and flexible container management.

Description

balenaEngine is a specialized container engine designed specifically for embedded systems and IoT applications, utilizing technology from the Moby Project by Docker. It is significantly smaller than Docker CE, boasting a size reduction of 3.5 times and is distributed as a single binary. This engine is compatible with a diverse range of chipset architectures, catering to everything from small IoT devices to larger industrial gateways. It offers bandwidth-efficient updates using binary diffs that can be 10 to 70 times smaller compared to the traditional method of pulling layers in various scenarios. To mitigate excessive disk writing and safeguard against potential storage corruption, it extracts layers as they are received. Additionally, its atomic and durable image pulls ensure protection against incomplete container downloads in case of power interruptions. The design also minimizes page cache thrashing during image pulls, allowing applications to run smoothly even in low-memory environments. In summary, balenaEngine is an innovative solution that not only supports Docker containers but also enhances bandwidth efficiency for container updates. This makes it an ideal choice for developers seeking reliability and efficiency in IoT and embedded systems.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Docker Yes 
Heroku Yes 
MongoDB Yes 
MySQL Yes 
NGINX Yes 
PostgreSQL Yes 
Redis Yes 
WordPress Yes 

Integrations

Docker Yes 
Heroku No 
MongoDB No 
MySQL No 
NGINX No 
PostgreSQL No 
Redis No 
WordPress No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Instainer

Website

beta.instainer.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

balena

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

www.balena.io/engine/

Product Features

Container Management

Access Control No 
Application Development No 
Automatic Scaling No 
Build Automation No 
Container Health Management No 
Container Storage No 
Deployment Automation No 
File Isolation No 
Hybrid Deployments No 
Network Isolation No 
Orchestration No 
Shared File Systems No 
Version Control No 
Virtualization No 

Product Features

Container Management

Access Control No 
Application Development No 
Automatic Scaling No 
Build Automation No 
Container Health Management No 
Container Storage No 
Deployment Automation No 
File Isolation No 
Hybrid Deployments No 
Network Isolation No 
Orchestration No 
Shared File Systems No 
Version Control No 
Virtualization No 

IoT

Application Development No 
Big Data Analytics No 
Configuration Management No 
Connectivity Management No 
Data Collection No 
Data Management No 
Device Management No 
Performance Management No 
Prototyping No 
Visualization No 

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