balenaEngine 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.

Integrations

Reviews

Total
ease
features
design
support

No User Reviews. Be the first to provide a review:

Write a Review

Company Details

Company:
balena
Year Founded:
2013
Headquarters:
United States
Website:
www.balena.io/engine/

Media

balenaEngine Screenshot 1
Recommended Products
$300 Free Credits for Your Google Cloud Projects Icon
$300 Free Credits for Your Google Cloud Projects

Start building on Google Cloud with $300 in free credits. No commitment, no credit card required until you're ready to scale.

Launch your next project with $300 in free Google Cloud credits—no strings attached. Test, build, and deploy without risk. Use your credits across the entire Google Cloud platform to find what works best for your needs. After your credits are used, continue with always-free tier services. Only pay when you're ready to scale. Sign up in minutes and start exploring.
Start Free Trial

Product Details

Platforms
Linux
Types of Training
Training Docs
Customer Support
Online Support

balenaEngine Features and Options

IoT Software

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

Container Management Software

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

balenaEngine User Reviews

Write a Review
  • Previous
  • Next