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Tactical Edge FAQ

UDS Tac Edge Simple Diagram

Is UDS Tactical Edge part of UDS?

  • Yes, UDS Tactical Edge is a part of UDS. UDS Tactical Edge is a UDS capability with its own licensing.

Can you explain what makes UDS Tactical Edge a capability of UDS?

  • It is a collection of UDS clients and services that simplifies the use of UDS in resource-constrained environments.
  • UDS is being configured specifically for tactical edge environments.

Has UDS been deployed successfully in resource-constrained environments (edge)?

  • Yes, Defense Unicorns has deployed UDS in resource-constrained environments. To discuss real-world applications, please contact hello@defenseunicorns.com for more information.

What additional features come with UDS Tactical Edge?

Defense Unicorns offers a variety of capabilities that can be bundled with your UDS Tactical Edge subscription. Some examples include:

  • Unicorn or Ironbank Hardened Images
  • Software Bill of Materials
  • Compliance Artifacts (SCTM, SSP, etc.)
  • UDS Registry and observability dashboards
  • Infrastructure-specific support
  • Hands-on training

To discuss licensing options, please contact hello@defenseunicorns.com for more information.

Does UDS Tactical Edge come with 24/7 support?

  • Yes, UDS Tactical Edge includes 24/7 customer support via business email and phone number.

Can you explain what in UDS Tactical Edge is proprietary or open source?

  • UDS Tactical Edge is a paid stock-keeping unit (SKU) of products that includes the open-source UDS Core platform along with proprietary components that make application management easier while operating at the tactical edge.

What happens if I stop paying for UDS Tactical Edge?

If you stop paying for UDS Tactical Edge:

  • You would retain access to UDS Core and other open-source components.
  • You would revert to the AGPLv3 license for receiving updates for those open-source components.
  • You would lose operational support from Defense Unicorns.
  • You would no longer receive updates for proprietary components, such as the Android application.