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Overview

The "OS Image" view serves as your one-stop shop for deploying operating systems (OS) onto your edge devices. Here, you'll find a comprehensive library of downloadable images, meticulously categorized by their type to simplify your selection process.

What awaits you in the OS Image view?

OS Images view

• Supported Hardware Listing: This view conveniently lists all hardware types compatible with the Edge Computing platform. This ensures you effortlessly choose the appropriate image for your specific edge node.

See also...

Please check here the list of all compatible hardware devices.

• Official vs. Custom Images: The platform empowers you with two distinct options:
  1. Official Images: These pre-built images, meticulously crafted by Barbara, offer a reliable and standardized foundation for your edge devices.
  2. Custom Images: For scenarios requiring greater control, you can leverage custom images. These images allow you to pre-configure network settings within the image itself, enabling your node to seamlessly connect to your desired network upon boot-up.

By harnessing the power of OS Images, you can efficiently provision your edge nodes with the necessary operating systems tailored to your specific requirements.

Downloading an official image

Download a Custom Image

Here's a step-by-step guide to ensure you get the right image for your hardware:

1. Filter by Hardware:

   • Text Search [1]: Utilize the filter bar to search for your specific hardware by name or model number.
   • Image Filter [2]: Quickly narrow down options by selecting "Barbara" or "Yocto" based on the image family.
   • Hardware Carousel [3]: Click on the desired hardware image displayed in the carousel for a focused selection.

2. Click on Official tab [4]: Once you've filtered by hardware, switch to the "Official" tab to view only the latest official images provided by Barbara.

3. Click on the Download Button [5]: Locate the "Download" button within the Actions column for your chosen image. Click this button to initiate the download process.

Adding a custom image

The "OS Image" view empowers you to go beyond pre-built options by enabling the creation of custom images. These custom images allow you to pre-configure network settings, tailoring your edge device to your specific needs. This section guides you through the process of adding a custom image:

1. Access the Add Custom Image Modal: Locate the dedicated "Add Custom Image" button situated in the top right corner of the view. Click this button to launch a new modal window for creating your custom image.

Adding a Custom Image

2. Provide Image Details: Within the "Add Custom Image" modal, meticulously fill in the following information:

Adding a Custom Image Modal

• OS Image Name: Assign a descriptive and memorable name to your custom image for easy identification.
• Select Family: Indicate the image family based on your hardware:
  • Yocto: Choose this option if your custom image is intended for the Jetson Nano hardware.
  • Barbara: Select this for any other hardware supported by the Edge Computing platform.
• Select Device: Crucially, specify the exact hardware model your custom image is designed for.
• Network Settings: Configure the network interface you wish to pre-configure within the image. Options include Ethernet, Wifi, and Mobile.

Custom Image's Network settings

3. Initiate the Build Process: Once you've meticulously entered all the required details, click the "Create" button. This action triggers the image building process. After a brief period, the build will finalize, and your custom image will be readily available within the dedicated "Custom" image tab.

Creating a custom image

Managing custom images

Click on the "Custom" tab within the "OS Images" view. This will display a comprehensive list of all your custom images.

Custom Image List

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Unlike official images, custom images are built based on a specific version and may be outdated.

To help you manage these versions, each listed custom image displays the following details:

Custom Image List

1. Name: A user-assigned name for easy identification.
2. Node: The specific hardware model compatible with the custom image.
3. OS: The family (Barbara/Yocto) associated with the image.
4. OS Version: The version upon which the custom image was built. An alert triangle icon [1] will appear next to outdated versions, prompting you to consider an update.
5. Networks [2]: Network interface configurations pre-configured within the image. Clicking on the respective icon reveals the specific network parameters.
6. Size: The total file size of the custom image.
7. Actions: This section offers three key functionalities for each image:
   • Download: [3] Retrieve the custom image for potential deployment on your edge devices.
   • Update (Outdated Versions Only) [4]: Initiate the update process to bring the custom image to the latest compatible version (available for outdated images only).
   • Delete [5]: Remove the custom image from your list if it's no longer required.