ExtremeCloud IQ Controller Applications

ExtremeCloud IQ Controller operates as the base operating system for container applications that will share its resources.

ExtremeCloud IQ Controller supports container applications that offer custom solutions for network management. Applications are installed as .Docker files available on Extreme Networks support site or downloaded from the Docker hub.

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You can install the application from a local image file or you can download an image file from Docker Hub. Before an image file is downloaded from Docker Hub, ExtremeCloud IQ Controller checks the image version. When a newer version is available, a message is displayed on the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller user interface. ExtremeCloud IQ Controller does not download information from Docker Hub. It only checks the application version.

ExtremeCloud IQ Controller supports integration with Amazon Greengrass. Therefore, it periodically checks availability of the service. ExtremeCloud IQ Controller does not upload or download information to and from these services.

Communication from ExtremeCloud IQ Controller to Docker Hub or AWS can be blocked on the firewall. When communication is blocked, the application continues to operate normally, but you will not be notified when a newer image file is available on Docker Hub.

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A Domain Name Server (DNS) is required when deploying container applications because the application logic may require access to external resources (such as the Docker Repository). For information about configuring a Domain Name Server (DNS), see the ExtremeCloud IQ Controller Deployment Guide.