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TrustEdge agent

Device lifecycle functions

Powered by DigiCert​​®​​ , manages essential functions for provisioning and ongoing lifecycle activities on supported IoT devices.

Tableau 1. device lifecycle functions

Function

Description

Authentication

Authenticates the device with Rendezvous using its bootstrap credential to establish a secure connection.

Certificate management

Requests and renews operational certificates to maintain secure communication throughout the device’s lifecycle.

Software updates

Checks for, downloads, and installs software updates to keep the device up-to-date and secure.

Secure element interaction

Interfaces with secure elements on the device, such as a TPM, to support enhanced security.


configuration

runs as a Linux daemon and includes lightweight command-line interface tools that allow you to configure logging settings and specify the path to the bootstrap configuration file. By design, is generic and extensible while providing default setup and configurations that will work in most environments.

Astuce

For additional details on setup and configuration, see the full documentation.