Embedded Linux OTA Architecture (A/B, RAUC, Mender, SWUpdate)
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Design a safe, rollback-capable OTA update architecture for embedded Linux using proven A/B strategies and industry-grade frameworks.
Description
This service is for embedded Linux product teams, edge gateway manufacturers, and IoT startups who need reliable, field-safe firmware updates—without risking device bricking or costly recalls.
If you’re asking:
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Which OTA framework fits our product best?
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How do we guarantee rollback after failed updates?
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How do we sign and verify updates securely?
This service gives you a clear, production-ready OTA architecture, not just documentation links.
What You Get
✔ OTA framework selection & rationale
Clear recommendation between RAUC, Mender, or SWUpdate, based on your hardware, storage, and operational needs.
✔ A/B partition layout & rollback policy
A concrete update layout defining boot slots, fallback behavior, and failure recovery.
✔ Update signing & trust model
Design for firmware signing, verification, and key handling, aligned with secure-boot chains.
✔ Release & update checklist
Step-by-step checklist your team can follow for safe OTA releases.
✔ OTA test plan
Explicit test cases covering power loss, interrupted updates, rollback, and downgrade scenarios.
Scope (What’s Included)
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Embedded Linux OTA architecture design
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A/B update strategy definition
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OTA framework comparison and selection
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Security and integrity design
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Test and validation planning
Full OTA implementation, server setup, or CI/CD integration are handled as follow-on sprints.
