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Description

Deploying web applications that utilize containers has reached unprecedented simplicity. By simply retrieving container images from Docker Hub or a private Azure Container Registry, the Web App for Containers service can swiftly launch your containerized application along with any necessary dependencies into a production environment in mere seconds. This platform efficiently manages operating system updates, provisioning of resources, and balancing the load across instances. You can also effortlessly scale your applications both vertically and horizontally according to their specific demands. Detailed scaling parameters allow for automatic adjustments in response to workload peaks while reducing expenses during times of lower activity. Moreover, with just a few clicks, you can deploy data and host services in various geographic locations, enhancing accessibility and performance. This streamlined process makes it incredibly easy to adapt your applications to changing requirements and ensure they operate optimally at all times.

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
Azure Marketplace
Microsoft Azure
Visual Studio

Integrations

Docker
Azure Marketplace
Microsoft Azure
Visual Studio

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

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

azure.microsoft.com/en-us/products/app-service/containers

Vendor Details

Company Name

balena

Founded

2013

Country

United States

Website

www.balena.io/engine/

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

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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