Wind River Linux LTS Data Sheet

Wind River Linux enables developers to build and deploy robust, reliable, and secureLinux-based edge devices and systems — and to do so without the risk, cost, and Wind River is the global leader in the embedded software industry, with decades of technical expertise andmore than 20 years of experience as an open source active contributor. We have earned a stellar reputation by A Wind River®Linux LTS subscription provides long-term support — and peace of mind. It ensures that codebases are up to date, tracks and fixes defects, applies security patches, customizes runtimes to adhere to THE PURPOSE-BUILT LINUX TO POWER EMBEDDED AND IOT DEPLOYMENTS Optimize Linux-based devices using Wind River Linux LTS. Achieve efficient deployments in constrained environmentswith out-of-the box board support packages (BSPs) that are tuned for performance, small footprint, low-latency re- Configurable kernel and user-space features allow developers to match market requirements (such as real-time respon-siveness, security hardening, or minimal boot time) without compromising stability or supportability. LONG-TERM COMMERCIAL SUPPORT FOR YOCTO PROJECT LINUX Wind River provides commercial long-term support for Linux distributions built using the Yocto Project set of tools, layers, Wind River Linux LTS is released yearly, in alignment with Yocto Project community releases. Each version is followed bya predictable set of rolling cumulative patch layers (RCPLs) as maintenance updates. The RCPL releases include security Wind River Linux LTS abstracts distribution maintenance, so engineers can prioritize application-layer development. •Patching for common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) •Tuned kernel configurations •Upstream integration handled externally Teams reduce the time they spend on hardware support, low-level system validation, and integration overhead. End Wind River ensures sustained patching, regression testing, and compliance updates. This stability across product life-cycles supports certification efforts and minimizes the risk from unpatched vulnerabilities or unsupported components The managed Linux lifecycle reduces internal resource allocation for security, maintenance, and compliance. This low-ers infrastructure overhead, minimizes downtime risk, and streamlines support workflows, resulting in measurable cost Wind River Linux LTS has an extensive portfolio of supported BSPs from several vendors. This means that there is nolock-in to any specific hardware vendor’s Linux tree. Companies delivering several hardware platforms can share thesame code base. That reduces the need to maintain multiple tracks and makes it easier to change hardware vendors to Wind River decouples BSP maintenance from vendor-specific kernels, offering a unified, upstream-aligned code base.This abstraction allows seamless hardware migrations, simplifies multi-architecture support, and avoids fragmentation All BSPs provided with Wind River Linux LTS adhere to Yocto Project standards, ensuring reproducibility, portability, andcompliance. This guarantees compatibility with Yocto-based workflows, simplifies continuous integration and continu- Wind River Linux LTS includes automated tools as well as manual audits for CVE tracking, assessment, notification, andpatch integration, ensuring timely vulnerability remediation. Security updates are validated and delivered proactivelythrough predictable releases, which reduces exposure windows and simplifies compliance. This offloads risk manage- Wind River Linux LTS supports Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance by integrating CVE monitoring, software bill ofmaterials (SBOM) generation, and secure update mechanisms. Simplifying audit readiness and regulatory alignment KEY FEATURES •Yocto Project–compatible-100% open source-In sync with spring releases -SBOM-License compliance artifacts-OpenChain 2.1 •Broad architecture support -Extensive range of BSPs-Multi-architecture compatibility-Aligned with vendor SDK •Security -Extended lifecycle of 10+ years-24/7 global customer support-Preempt-rt optimizations -CVE protection-Secure development lifecycle (SDL)-Secure boot* •Real-time performance: -Preempt-rt optimizations-High-availability configuration-Multi-core and SMP support -Per-project business model-No per-unit royalties -Docker container support-Kubernetes and orchestration ready STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS Wind River Linux distinguishes itself from open source alternatives through rigorous adherence to the ISO 9001:2015quality management standards to ensure traceability, structured development processes, and continuous improve- Additionally, Wind River Linux supports market-specific certifications critical for regulated industries: •STIG compliance enables hardened configurations aligned with U.S. Department of Defense cybersecurity man-dates, including secure defaults, access control, and audit logging. These certifications enable Wind River Linux to serve as a tr