Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Average Ratings 0 Ratings
Description
The Nebula container orchestrator is designed to empower developers and operations teams to manage IoT devices similarly to distributed Docker applications. Its primary goal is to serve as a Docker orchestrator not only for IoT devices but also for distributed services like CDN or edge computing, potentially spanning thousands or even millions of devices globally, all while being fully open-source and free to use. As an open-source initiative focused on Docker orchestration, Nebula efficiently manages extensive clusters by enabling each component of the project to scale according to demand. This innovative project facilitates the simultaneous updating of tens of thousands of IoT devices around the world with just a single API call, reinforcing its mission to treat IoT devices like their Dockerized counterparts. Furthermore, the versatility and scalability of Nebula make it a promising solution for the evolving landscape of IoT and distributed computing.
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
API Access
Has API
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Nebula Container Orchestrator
Website
nebula-orchestrator.github.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
balena
Founded
2013
Country
United States
Website
www.balena.io/engine/
Product Features
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
Application Development
Automatic Scaling
Build Automation
Container Health Management
Container Storage
Deployment Automation
File Isolation
Hybrid Deployments
Network Isolation
Orchestration
Shared File Systems
Version Control
Virtualization
IoT
Application Development
Big Data Analytics
Configuration Management
Connectivity Management
Data Collection
Data Management
Device Management
Performance Management
Prototyping
Visualization