**Armbian Software**, accessible via the `armbian-config` utility, empowers you to quickly deploy a variety of **preconfigured applications and advanced services** — from diagnostic tools and media servers to dashboards and container orchestration platforms. Most services are offered as **Docker containers** optimized specifically for Armbian OS and supported hardware, while a subset is available as **native installations** for lightweight or performance-critical setups.
- Daily-tested [CI pipelines](https://github.com/armbian/configng/actions/workflows/unit-tests.yml) ensure that software definitions remain reliable and compatible with the latest system changes
Every service runs on a **dedicated Docker network bridge**, isolating app traffic for **enhanced security** and performance. Key management benefits include:
- Optional automatic restart and image updates
- Native logging integration with `journalctl` or Docker logs
- Clean rollbacks and easy troubleshooting
- Support for encrypted volumes and HTTPS reverse proxies
These features make the platform suitable for both **prototyping** and **long-term deployments**. However, a few specific services — typically those requiring low-level hardware access or advanced networking features — may still need to run directly on the host network rather than within an isolated Docker bridge.
