Evolution of OTA Updates in the IoT World
Explore the evolution of Over-The-Air (OTA) updates in the Internet of Things (IoT) world through this 42-minute conference talk by Stefano Babic from DENX. Gain insights into the increasing importance of software updates in embedded Linux systems and the complexities involved in upgrading devices in the field. Learn about the essential features and requirements for a robust and secure FOSS update agent, including the ability to update all components, manage updates across versions, and handle system restarts. Discover SWUpdate, an open-source framework for building custom update strategies, and its adoption by the Civil Infrastructure Platform (CIP). Explore advanced concepts such as compound images, configuration deployment, factory software provisioning, and the use of updater proxies for small devices. Understand the integration of continuous software development practices and automatic delivery through CI/CD pipelines and build systems.