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Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects

By : Ashok Iyengar, Joseph Pearson
Book Image

Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects

By: Ashok Iyengar, Joseph Pearson

Overview of this book

Enriched with insights from a hyperscaler’s perspective, Edge Computing Patterns for Solution Architects will prepare you for seamless collaboration with communication service providers (CSPs) and device manufacturers and help you in making the pivotal choice between cloud-out and edge-in approaches. This book presents industry-specific use cases that shape tailored edge solutions, addressing non-functional requirements to unlock the potential of standard edge components. As you progress, you’ll navigate the archetypes of edge solution architecture from the basics to network edge and end-to-end configurations. You’ll also discover the weight of data and the power of automation for scale and immerse yourself in the edge mantra of low latency and high bandwidth, absorbing invaluable do's and don'ts from real-world experiences. Recommended practices, honed through practical insights, have also been added to guide you in mastering the dynamic realm of edge computing. By the end of this book, you'll have built a comprehensive understanding of edge concepts and terminology and be ready to traverse the evolving edge computing landscape.
Table of Contents (17 chapters)
Free Chapter
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Part 1:Overview of Edge Computing as a Problem Space
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Part 2: Solution Architecture Archetypes in Context
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Part 3: Related Considerations and Concluding Thoughts

Summary

In this chapter, you read about four key topics related to using open source software in the emerging field of edge computing. The first section talked about why open source is so important to edge computing and hybrid cloud development. We also discussed the potential benefits that using OSS brings to solutions, including increased development speed and agility, support for standards, shallower learning curves, and easier outsourcing of component development.

The second section discussed the software supply chain and how to manage it more easily with an SBOM. This gives you the ability to track dependencies, and it exposes additional information that could lead an architect to identifying potential risks in the projects supporting those dependencies.

The third section then covered reasons to open source company-developed solutions or components. You learned about ways to contribute safely without adding risk. Finally, the fourth section actually delved into how you can...