Implementing Power-Safe Atomic Over-the-Air Updates

Explore the implementation of power-safe atomic over-the-air (OTA) updates for connected devices in this 39-minute conference talk by Drew Moseley from Toradex. Gain insights into popular architectures supporting OTA in embedded Linux devices, with a focus on ensuring resilience during unpredictable power cycles. Learn how the OSTree system guarantees atomicity and power safety when updating root filesystem contents, and examine real-world examples of system behavior during power interruptions. Discover how OSTree can optimize data transmission and see how it's integrated into the Toradex Torizon platform for a comprehensive end-to-end OTA solution. Designed for system designers evaluating OTA requirements, this talk provides valuable understanding of the complexities involved in implementing robust, atomic over-the-air updates for connected Linux devices.