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Edge Microvisor Toolkit v3.0 (Initial Release)
Release Overview
The Edge Microvisor Toolkit v3.0 marks our first public release, delivering a minimal, container-first Linux OS tailored for Intel Edge workloads.
Key Goals
- Support containerized and orchestrated deployments on Intel Open Edge Platform
- Provide editions tailored for platform deployments, developer enablement, and standalone field nodes
- Enable fast boot, secure startup, and atomic updates
Edition Summary
| Feature Area | EMF Edition | Developer Edition | Standalone Node |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Use Case | Intel Open Edge Platform | Local dev/test & VM exploration | Headless node for on-site workloads |
| Container Runtime | NA | containerd, Docker | NA |
| Kernel | v6.12 (w/ optional PREEMPT_RT) | v6.12 standard | v6.12 standard |
| Update Model | A/B partition upgrade (immutable) | Standard RPM/dnf | A/B partition upgrade (immutable) |
| Networking | CNI plugins (Flannel/Calico) | CNI + test utilities | Static IP, minimal DHCP |
| Security | Secure Boot, FDE, dm-verity | SELinux (permissive), no Secure Boot | Secure Boot, FDE, dm-verity |
| Developer Tools | No | Yes (gcc, make, python3, perl, cmake, git) | No |
Highlighted Features
Core OS & Runtime
- Optimized for containerized workloads
- Immutable root FS using A/B partitions
- Real-time kernel support (PREEMPT_RT) for time-sensitive applications
Container Support
- containerd v1.7.13 with rootless support
- Docker CE v20.x in Dev edition
Security
- dm-verity ensures integrity of root filesystem
- Secure Boot enabled by default (EMF & Standalone)
- TPM 2.0 support for unlocking encrypted disks
- SELinux (Permissive mode) available in all editions
Networking
- Auto CNI: Flannel / Calico support out-of-the-box
- Static & DHCP configuration support
Image
- Reduced image size by 750MB
- Boot time improved to ~6s on Intel Atom (single-core)
- Integrated DNF for ISO-based installations (Dev Edition)
Known Issues
None
Breaking Changes
None — this is the initial release.