N|Solid Runtime Overview

At times, Node.js can feel like a black box. Shifting to an asynchronous programming model changes how developers are required to handle and interpret existing data. In order to help customers gain more visibility, we provide the N|Solid Runtime. The N|Solid Runtime is a build of Node.js bundled with an advanced native C++ component, the N|Solid Agent. The N|Solid Agent runs on its own thread inside your application, with direct access to the core elements of Node.js, libuv and the V8 JavaScript engine.

The N|Solid Runtime provides access to detailed metrics, and allows you to control application behavior in production. It also includes a powerful security policy model that allows restricting access to system resources by untrusted modules.

Node Compatibility

N|Solid 5.x is delivered bundled with either a Node.js v18.x Hydrogen LTS or Node.js v20.x Iron LTS runtime. All N|Solid features are additive, meaning any application that runs on Node.js will also work with N|Solid. To verify the version of Node.js you have bundled in N|Solid, use nsolid -v.

For more information about the Node.js API, consult the Node.js API Documentation.