Embedded Update Tools Discussion - Open Source Solutions and Challenges

Explore embedded update tools and real-world experiences in this Birds of a Feather (BoF) session led by Jan Lübbe from Pengutronix. Begin with an overview of open-source update tools and servers before engaging in an open discussion on user experiences and unsolved problems. Delve into topics such as multiple signatures, successful update detection, automated testing, delta-updates for bandwidth-constrained devices, user data migration, and peer-to-peer update distribution. Gain insights from Lübbe's extensive background in Linux smartphones, open-source GSM networks, and kernel development. Participate in this collaborative session to address challenges and share knowledge about embedded update tools across various platforms and use cases.

Intro
Existing tools
Generic topics
Additional topics
Encryption
Migration
Configuration files
Internet migration
User rollback
Alternatives
Detection
SystemLIS
Data updates