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Description

Experience a robust infrastructure for deploying and managing devices, all hosted by balena. Simply create your image, power it on, and watch as your fully set-up device appears seamlessly in your application. For quicker startup times, preload your image with your application code. Develop at web speed using tools you're already accustomed to. You have the flexibility to build your application in any language and distribution that suits your needs. Work locally for rapid feedback and make updates with a single command, ensuring your devices stay online and operational. If you're utilizing a microservices architecture, we fully support multi-container applications. Enjoy comprehensive insights into your devices' real-time status and activities. You can efficiently organize your fleet using tags and filters, and remotely configure and troubleshoot each device as needed. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also enhances overall efficiency.

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

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Integrations

Docker
OpenBalena
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Integrations

Docker
OpenBalena
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Pricing Details

$109 per month
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

balena

Founded

2013

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.balena.io/cloud/

Vendor Details

Company Name

balena

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

www.balena.io/engine/

Product Features

IoT

Application Development
Big Data Analytics
Configuration Management
Connectivity Management
Data Collection
Data Management
Device Management
Performance Management
Prototyping
Visualization

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

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