The latest release of StarlingX brings attention to the growing concern over security at the edge, especially among users in Europe. Third-party security testing now requires physical access to equipment, highlighting the need for improved security measures in remote edge deployments.
In addition to enhancing security, StarlingX 11.0 introduces IPv4 address optimization for massive edge deployments. This feature reduces the number of IP addresses needed per subcloud, simplifying network management and enabling flexibility in IPv4-to-IPv6 migration strategies. Operators can now efficiently allocate network addresses in both IPv4 and IPv6 environments, making IPv4-only deployments more viable.
With the inclusion of new access control roles and network address reduction, StarlingX continues to evolve to meet the changing security and networking needs of edge deployments. These updates not only address current security concerns but also provide operators with the tools needed to optimize their network infrastructure for future scalability and efficiency.