Torizon: Cell Modem in Container or BSP image?

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I’ve just added the ppp recipe and associated packages to my custom Torizon image. Now I’m in the process of working out configuration/startup files. My question:

Should I actually have just put ppp in a container? That would be simpler, and fit with the Torizon application model. However, it seems to me a containerized primary communications link would be problematic for an IoT system. A problem during remote deployment of containers could kill my link to the system.

What’s the consensus? Container or custom BSP?

Also, this minor peeve: Please put “-image” in names of BSP image recipes again!
From Build Torizon Core

Supported image targets:

  • torizon-core-docker

  • torizon-core-balena

  • torizon-core-lite

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Hi @deltamike!

As you’ve already put, both solutions are viable, but I agree with your point that containerizing a critical communication link could be bad in case of any issues with remote container updates.

I don’t think there’s a consensus - maybe someone from the Torizon development team might pitch in here with some points - but I’d put the PPP support in the BSP image as you just did, that way the base system can manage the connections and survive any issues with OTA.

Best regards,

Gustavo.