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MANTLE Enterprise Overview

What is MANTLE Enterprise?

MANTLE Enterprise is an advanced edge management platform designed to meet the demands of large-scale defense operations. Built upon the award-winning MANTLE platform, it offers unparalleled automation, scalability, and centralized management across distributed edge instances.

With MANTLE Enterprise, organizations managing hundreds or thousands of users can seamlessly provision, synchronize, and manage their assets through an intuitive, user-friendly interface.

Terminology

Key terms used throughout MANTLE Enterprise:

  • MANTLE Node: A fundamental unit within the MANTLE ecosystem that manages edge operations, executing provisioning, synchronization, and automation tasks.
  • Assets: Digital resources, including configurations, OS images, applications, and other essential files required for provisioning and maintaining MANTLE nodes.

Key Features

Asset Synchronization

Upload assets once and distribute them to all connected MANTLE nodes, ensuring consistency and reducing setup time across the enterprise.

Centralized Provisioning

Orchestrate the provisioning of devices across MANTLE nodes with centralized instructions. Each node in the network can autonomously pull tasks from the provisioning queue, ensuring efficient device activation.

Aggregated Data & Observability

Gather configuration data and device status from all nodes into a single dashboard, providing a comprehensive infrastructure view for faster troubleshooting and improved decision-making.

Disconnected Operations

MANTLE nodes can operate fully offline, re-syncing provisioning records and assets with the Enterprise dashboard upon reconnecting to the network. This ensures continuous operations even in austere environments.

Benefits

  • Improved Efficiency: Streamlined deployment frees up valuable personnel for mission-critical tasks.
  • Ultimate Scalability: Easily scale operations and add new nodes with minimal effort.
  • Enhanced Visibility: Real-time monitoring and management ensure better operational awareness.
  • Reduced Human Error: Automated processes minimize intervention and potential errors.

Basic Use Cases

  • Centralized Asset Management
    • Synchronize OS images, virtual appliances, and configuration files across MANTLE nodes.
    • Eliminate manual updates, ensuring all instances remain current and consistent.
  • Scalable Orchestration
    • Manage the simultaneous provisioning of devices in diverse environments.
    • Overcome constraints such as power, physical space, and performance limitations.
  • Disconnected Operations
    • Ensure continuous functionality in austere environments by supporting offline operations.
    • MANTLE nodes automatically re-sync upon re-establishing connectivity.

Architecture Diagram(s)

MANTLE Enterprise’s architecture facilitates seamless communication and provisioning across distributed nodes, ensuring high efficiency and scalability. Key components include:

  • MANTLE Nodes: Each node independently pulls tasks from the provisioning queue to ensure efficient execution.
  • Centralized Dashboard: Provides a unified view of all assets and configurations, facilitating efficient troubleshooting and monitoring.
  • Offline Capabilities: Nodes can operate autonomously and synchronize upon reconnection.

(Refer to the diagram on Page 2 of the whitepaper for a detailed visualization of the architecture.)