System customization
Standard products address most needs, but industrial projects often have special requirements. JelinaOS customization has two dimensions: customization scope (what is done) and collaboration model (who does it). Combine them freely to suit different projects.
Customization scope
Section titled “Customization scope”| Scope | Description | Typical scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| System customization | Distributions, desktop variants, preinstalled applications, and image builds | Dedicated system images and ready-to-use delivery |
| New-board adaptation | Adapt and validate boards outside the standard supported range | Projects using new hardware platforms |
| Feature and configuration extensions | BSP-based application preinstallation, configuration changes, and component extensions | Industry-specific features and dedicated business logic |
See system customization and support for new boards.
Collaboration models
Section titled “Collaboration models”| Model | Description | Intended users |
|---|---|---|
| Advantech custom delivery | The customer supplies requirements; Advantech customizes the system or adapts a new board and delivers a finished image | Projects requiring a finished deliverable |
| Customer-led development | Advantech delivers the BSP; the customer develops independently on supported boards | Teams with in-house software development capabilities |
| Joint development | Advantech and the customer share system-layer and business-layer work, with joint validation and delivery | Projects requiring collaboration between both parties |
All three models can be combined with customization scopes. Joint development can include system customization. Customer-led development is also collaborative: Advantech supplies the BSP and technical support while the customer develops business functionality. See BSP delivery and customer development.
Customization workflow
Section titled “Customization workflow”Confirm requirements → Custom development → Image validation → Delivery| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Requirements | Define scope—system customization, new boards, or feature extensions—and model—Advantech delivery, customer development, or joint development |
| Development | Implement according to the chosen collaboration model |
| Image validation | Verify functionality, stability, and update mechanisms |
| Delivery | Deliver custom images and documentation and include them in the support scope |
Where to start
Section titled “Where to start”- BSP delivery and customer development — Customer-led and joint development
- System customization — Distributions, desktops, and preinstalled configuration
- Support for new boards — Request new hardware adaptation
- Image building and delivery — Custom builds and batch delivery
Contact Advantech sales and technical support for customization assessment and assistance.