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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

Grouping edge ADs

Components in an edge architecture are broadly grouped into four domains that map to deployment areas. This is where solution architects have to make architectural design decisions. Figure 2.4 shows the four component domains:

Figure 2.4 – The four decision points affecting edge architecture

Figure 2.4 – The four decision points affecting edge architecture

Each of these domains has its own nuances and is equally important. And there are sub-domains within them, as shown in Table 2.3:

Component area

Description and sub-domains

Cloud and data

Cloud deployment model.

The nature of the business and compliance requirements will dictate whether to use a private, public, hybrid, or distributed cloud. Additionally, data storage decisions will also determine data store type and size.

Network

The most important component...