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Description
K3s is a robust, certified Kubernetes distribution tailored for production workloads that can operate efficiently in unattended, resource-limited environments, including remote areas and IoT devices. It supports both ARM64 and ARMv7 architectures, offering binaries and multiarch images for each. K3s is versatile enough to run on devices ranging from a compact Raspberry Pi to a powerful AWS a1.4xlarge server with 32GiB of memory. The system features a lightweight storage backend that uses sqlite3 as its default storage solution, while also allowing the use of etcd3, MySQL, and Postgres. By default, K3s is secure and comes with sensible defaults optimized for lightweight setups. It includes a variety of essential features that enhance its functionality, such as a local storage provider, service load balancer, Helm controller, and Traefik ingress controller. All components of the Kubernetes control plane are encapsulated within a single binary and process, streamlining the management of complex cluster operations like certificate distribution. This design not only simplifies deployment but also ensures high availability and reliability in diverse environments.
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
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AtomicJar
Yes
Devtron
Yes
Docker
No
Kubernetes
Yes
NeuVector
Yes
Rancher
Yes
SafeKit
Yes
Traefik Mesh
Yes
harpoon
Yes
Integrations
AtomicJar
No
Devtron
No
Docker
Yes
Kubernetes
No
NeuVector
No
Rancher
No
SafeKit
No
Traefik Mesh
No
harpoon
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
K3s
Website
k3s.io
Vendor Details
Company Name
balena
Founded
2013
Country
United States
Website
www.balena.io/engine/
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
No
Application Development
No
Automatic Scaling
No
Build Automation
No
Container Health Management
No
Container Storage
No
Deployment Automation
No
File Isolation
No
Hybrid Deployments
No
Network Isolation
No
Orchestration
No
Shared File Systems
No
Version Control
No
Virtualization
No
Product Features
Container Management
Access Control
No
Application Development
No
Automatic Scaling
No
Build Automation
No
Container Health Management
No
Container Storage
No
Deployment Automation
No
File Isolation
No
Hybrid Deployments
No
Network Isolation
No
Orchestration
No
Shared File Systems
No
Version Control
No
Virtualization
No
IoT
Application Development
No
Big Data Analytics
No
Configuration Management
No
Connectivity Management
No
Data Collection
No
Data Management
No
Device Management
No
Performance Management
No
Prototyping
No
Visualization
No