OpenBalena Integrations

Docker streamlines tedious configuration processes and is utilized across the entire development lifecycle, facilitating swift, simple, and portable application creation on both desktop and cloud platforms. Its all-encompassing platform features user interfaces, command-line tools, application programming interfaces, and security measures designed to function cohesively throughout the application delivery process. Jumpstart your programming efforts by utilizing Docker images to craft your own distinct applications on both Windows and Mac systems. With Docker Compose, you can build multi-container applications effortlessly. Furthermore, it seamlessly integrates with tools you already use in your development workflow, such as VS Code, CircleCI, and GitHub. You can package your applications as portable container images, ensuring they operate uniformly across various environments, from on-premises Kubernetes to AWS ECS, Azure ACI, Google GKE, and beyond. Additionally, Docker provides access to trusted content, including official Docker images and those from verified publishers, ensuring quality and reliability in your application development journey. This versatility and integration make Docker an invaluable asset for developers aiming to enhance their productivity and efficiency.

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.

The advent of containers is set to transform the landscape of connected devices, with balenaOS standing out as the premier solution for their deployment. Designed to endure challenging networking scenarios and sudden power losses, it is a stripped-down version of Linux that includes only the essential services for running Docker efficiently on embedded hardware. Built on the foundation of Yocto Linux, it allows for seamless adaptation across a wide range of device types and CPU architectures. The project is actively maintained in a transparent manner, fostering a community that is encouraged to contribute. In our initiative to create balenaCloud—a platform that integrates modern software development tools with connected hardware—we began by adapting Docker for ARM processors in 2013. This experience highlighted the necessity for a dedicated operating system tailored to this specific use case: a lightweight OS perfectly suited for executing containers on embedded devices. Furthermore, this focus on optimization ensures that developers can maximize the potential of their connected solutions.