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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)
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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

Architectural decisions

Solution architects are familiar with architectural decisions (ADs) when designing IT architectures. They are meant to capture key design issues and provide the rationale for selecting one of many alternatives in a solution. These decisions concern the design of a software system as a whole or one or more of its core components or connectors. They are made after considering various alternatives within a given aspect or domain.

Similarly, there are many facets that solution architects must decide on when designing edge solutions. It could be choosing the most appropriate transfer protocol to get data from a particular device, the type and location of storage, the use of private 5G versus public 5G, or the size and model of the edge server/cluster. These and other aspects must be considered before settling on a solution architecture.