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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 

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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 

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