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What is balenaEngine?

BalenaEngine is a tailored container engine crafted for embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, leveraging technology from Docker's Moby Project. Remarkably, it is 3.5 times smaller than Docker CE and is provided as a single binary file. This engine supports a wide array of chipset architectures, accommodating devices ranging from compact IoT solutions to larger industrial gateways. It facilitates bandwidth-efficient updates through binary diffs, which can be dramatically smaller—10 to 70 times—than the conventional method of downloading layers in various scenarios. To prevent excessive disk writes and reduce the risk of storage corruption, it extracts layers upon reception. Furthermore, its atomic and durable image pulls protect against incomplete container downloads during unexpected power loss. The design also alleviates page cache thrashing during image pulls, ensuring that applications can operate seamlessly even in environments with limited memory. In conclusion, balenaEngine stands out as a cutting-edge solution that not only supports Docker containers but also significantly improves bandwidth efficiency for container updates, making it an excellent option for developers focused on achieving reliability and efficiency in their IoT and embedded system projects. Its robust features and thoughtful design are tailored to meet the demanding requirements of modern applications.

What is Cloud Foundry?

Cloud Foundry streamlines and speeds up the tasks involved in creating, testing, launching, and scaling applications, while providing a range of cloud alternatives, developer frameworks, and application services. As a community-driven project, it is available through various private cloud distributions and public cloud platforms. With its container-centric design, Cloud Foundry accommodates applications developed in numerous programming languages. Users can launch applications on Cloud Foundry using their existing tools without the need for code modifications. Moreover, CF BOSH facilitates the creation, deployment, and management of high-availability Kubernetes clusters across diverse cloud environments. By decoupling applications from their foundational infrastructure, users gain the freedom to select the most suitable hosting options for their workloads—whether on-premises, in public clouds, or through managed services—and can transfer these workloads quickly, often within minutes, without changing the applications themselves. This remarkable flexibility empowers organizations to swiftly respond to evolving requirements and optimize their resource allocation efficiently, ultimately driving greater innovation and productivity.

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Integrations Supported

Abstract Security
Centreon
CyberArk Conjur
Digital.ai Release
Evolven
GenRocket
IBM Cloud Developer Console for Apple
JHipster
Lyftrondata
MayaData
Mendix
OpenStack
Pandora FMS
Rackspace Managed Hosting
SUSE Cloud Application Platform
Sematext Cloud
Spinnaker
Splunk Enterprise

Integrations Supported

Abstract Security
Centreon
CyberArk Conjur
Digital.ai Release
Evolven
GenRocket
IBM Cloud Developer Console for Apple
JHipster
Lyftrondata
MayaData
Mendix
OpenStack
Pandora FMS
Rackspace Managed Hosting
SUSE Cloud Application Platform
Sematext Cloud
Spinnaker
Splunk Enterprise

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

balena

Date Founded

2013

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.balena.io/engine/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Cloud Foundry

Date Founded

2011

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.cloudfoundry.org

Categories and 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

Categories and Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development

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

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