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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

Sample architectures

Now, let’s look at some sample architectures where the previously described components, technologies, and principles come together. The major components are the network hardware, the virtualization layer, the applications, and the enterprise cloud. Figure 4.9 is not meant to muddy the waters more but to provide yet another perspective on the various edge realms:

Figure 4.9 – Various edge realms

Figure 4.9 – Various edge realms

Note that an access point (AP) is a term used to describe a network device that allows wireless devices to connect to wired networks. Transport is defined as the network infrastructure providing connectivity to various customer services. It typically connects the RAN and the core network. In the case of 5G, it provides the network slicing function.

Note

In 5G RAN architecture, it is possible to split the two functional units: the distributed unit (DU), responsible for real-time functions, and the centralized unit (CU), responsible...