IEAM 4.2 Features

• Edge computing for edge clusters.
• Kubernetes-enabled workload orchestration for elastic scale and continuous operations.
• Edge computing for edge devices.
• Workload isolation at the device.
• Autonomous policy-driven service (workload) placement.
• Model and version management sync service from the cloud to the edge.
• Multi-tenancy
• Scalability. IEAM scales up to 40,000 devices, which enables businesses to scale their solutions to address their computing needs.
• Support for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.5, including the management hub installation. IEAM supports one of the leading open platforms with an enterprise solution for the edge.
• Support for Debian OS, an operating system that uses the Linux kernel and is composed of open-source software.
• Agent installation of SSH. IEAM helps enable easier deployment of software across thousands of devices.
• Enhanced UI capabilities to handle edge cluster.
• Import, verify, and view cluster availability and status.
• IEAM agents to run on clusters.
• Autonomous workload deployment.
• Provides the capability to deploy workloads to desired edge clusters and devices concisely from IBM Edge Application Manager UI.
• Enhanced enterprise security and compliance to your workloads running at the edge (clusters or devices).
• Improved observability through the IEAM UI.
• Monitor and obtain view of your edge endpoints ecosystem.
• Improved error handling through IEAM UI for ease of use.
• Policy based scaling.
• Scale with minimal CPU usage consumed.

Next Step

• IEAM 4.2 – Architecture