Sample Edge computing infrastructure
We’ve already established that general-purpose processing architectures, Linux, and containers are fundamental ingredients to Edge computing. Let’s put that into a little more context.
Recall the different tiers of Edge computing that we discussed in the The Edge computing ecosystem section in Chapter 1 – that is, far Edge – Edge devices, far Edge – Edge servers, network or metro Edge, and cloud Edge. In summary, the far Edge is the premises where your enterprise conducts its actual business. If you’re in retail, this could refer to your physical stores where customers make purchases, your warehouse or distribution center for storing and distributing products, or even the trucks you use for shipping those products. If you’re a manufacturer, the far Edge is the factory where you build products. If you’re a bank, it’s the branch offices and ATMs where customers do their banking.
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