Streamlining Containers for Edge Computing

Software containers have become a popular standard for packaging and distributing software at the tactical edge. But devices in edge environments are often limited, while containers are often larger and more resource-hungry than they need to be. To address the gap between what containers require and what edge environments offer, the SEI has developed the Container Minimization Tool (CMT) as part of its work supporting efficient and secure system deployment to the tactical edge. CMT automates the process of removing unused files and combining duplicate files to make containers work better in resource-limited environments.