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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

Network edge architecture

The network core, as depicted in Figure 4.4, is the infrastructure that runs and supports all the devices in an enterprise’s internal network. It is one of two major components in a wireless telecommunication network. The network edge is a collection of servers and devices that connect the company’s internal network to the internet. It can be on-premises or in the cloud.

Chapter 3 described the differences between legacy IoT-type architecture and cloud-native architecture. Telcos have a lot of legacy infrastructure and make extensive use of VMs on proprietary hardware in the compute layer. Part of their modernization journey includes the use of container technology running on commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware. As they adopt newer technologies, telcos and CSPs see the need to support some existing legacy systems as well as inject new technology. This blend of old and new technologies shows up in network edge architectures. Let’...