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Quick start guide

Getting started with Bosch IoT Edge Services

How to start using the Bosch IoT Edge Services runtime and tools:

  1. Install the Bosch IoT Edge Services on your workstation

    For an easy guided installation, refer to Installation guide. Refer also to Directories created by the Framework module installation.

  2. Install Bosch IoT Edge Services tools

    As a prerequisite you should have Eclipse IDE installed on your workstation. Verify the supported Eclipse IDE versions.

    Now you need to install our Eclipse plugins into your Eclipse installation.

  3. Take a dive into Bosch IoT Edge Services components

    Our product guides provide a detailed overview of the main components:

  4. Create your first runtime image and export it to your target device

    Using your development environment and our Image Builder you should be able to create your first runtime image that can be used either on your developer's workstation or edge device.

    For information on how to build your first runtime read the "Create and Model an Image Description File" topic from this Setup guide. Then read how to export it.

    Alternately, you can skip creating and exporting the runtime if you just want to emulate the runtime from within the Eclipse environment.

  5. Start and explore your runtime

    Start your runtime image your runtime image on your target device or developer's workstation.

    Execute a few tasks to get acquainted with the runtime.

    Your runtime image can be managed via Text Console and Working with web console.

    Consult Changing settings to change the system settings and the bundle properties.

  6. Validate your runtime

    Finally, you can test and validate your image to make sure that there are no issues with any of its components.

Next steps

  1. Learn more about Bosch IoT Edge Services core functionalities.
  2. Discover all Bosch IoT Edge Services functionality components, representing the following key concepts: