Device Update for IoT Hub is an end-to-end platform for deploying over-the-air updates (OTA) to your IoT devices—from tiny sensors to gateway-level devices.
- Integrated Management - Update management UX integrated with Azure IoT Hub
- Controlled Rollout - Gradual update deployment through device grouping and scheduling
- Flexible APIs - Programmatic APIs for automation and custom portal experiences
- Fleet Visibility - At-a-glance compliance and status views across heterogeneous device fleets
- Resilient Updates - Support for A/B updates with seamless rollback
- Access Control - Subscription and role-based access controls via Azure portal
- Offline Support - On-premise content cache and Nested Edge support for disconnected devices
- Comprehensive Reporting - Detailed update management and reporting tools
| Platform | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 20.04 AMD64 | ✓ Supported | With Delivery Optimization |
| Ubuntu 22.04 AMD64 | Primary development platform | |
| Ubuntu 24.04 AMD64 | ✓ Supported | curl downloader only (DO not available) |
| Debian 11 (Bullseye) AMD64 | ✓ Supported | With Delivery Optimization |
| Debian 12 (Bookworm) AMD64 | ✓ Supported | With Delivery Optimization |
For users familiar with the build process:
./scripts/install-deps.sh -a
./scripts/build.sh -c -u --build-packages
sudo apt install ./out/deviceupdate-agent_*.debNote: For detailed build instructions, troubleshooting, and advanced options, see How to Build the Agent
- Device Update for IoT Hub Documentation - Official service documentation
- Getting Started with the Agent - Agent overview and reference
- Building the Agent - Detailed build instructions
- Running the Agent - Deployment and configuration
- Troubleshooting Guide - Common issues and solutions
This project welcomes contributions and suggestions. See CONTRIBUTING.md for details.
See SECURITY.md for information on reporting security issues.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
For support options, see SUPPORT.md.