What this book covers
Chapter 1, Getting Started with Edge Computing on AWS, introduces the concept of edge computing and its integration with cloud computing with a focus on AWS’s strategy and tools for edge computing solutions.
Chapter 2, Understanding Network and Security for Near Edge Computing, dives into the challenges and solutions for networking and security specific to near edge computing, including private WANs, GSLB, IP Anycast, and new protocols such as HTTP/3 and QUIC.
Chapter 3, Understanding Network and Security for Far Edge Computing, covers the networking and security aspects of far edge computing, including RF communications, cellular networks, Wi-Fi connectivity, Low-powered networks such as LoRaWAN, and integration with satellite communication systems (SATCOM).
Chapter 4, Addressing Disconnected Scenarios with AWS Snow Family, introduces AWS’s Snow Family products (Snowball Edge and Snowcone) and how they address the needs of disconnected or remote computing scenarios.
Chapter 5, Incorporating AWS Outposts into Your On-Premise Data Center, introduces AWS Outposts, offering insights into how it integrates with on-premise data centers and the various deployment options such as Outposts Rack and Server.
Chapter 6, Lowering First-Hop Latency with AWS Local Zones, introduces AWS Local Zones, explaining how they reduce latency by connecting on-premise networks to local AWS resources and routing internet traffic effectively into region-based applications.
Chapter 7, Using AWS Wavelength Zones on Public 5G Networks, introduces AWS Wavelength Zones, exploring their role in 5G networks, VPC extension, and integration with other AWS services.
Chapter 8, Utilizing the Capabilities of the AWS Global Network at the Near Edge, provides an overview of the AWS Global Network, its role in edge computing, and specific services offered at its edge such as Amazon CloudFront and AWS Global Accelerator.
Chapter 9, Architecting for Disconnected Edge Computing Scenarios, focuses on designing solutions for environments with limited connectivity, discussing AWS IoT services, tactical edge scenarios, and private 5G networks.
Chapter 10, Utilizing Public 5G Networks for Multi-Access Edge (MEC)Architectures, covers the architecture of 5G-based MEC solutions, comparing Wi-Fi and 5G in terms of observability, security, and capacity, and discusses applications such as V2X and software-defined video production.
Chapter 11, Addressing the Requirements of Immersive Experiences with AWS, discusses creating immersive experiences using AWS, including applications in online gaming, connected workers, and augmented/virtual reality.
Chapter 12, Configuring an AWS Snowcone Device to Be an IoT Gateway, details the process of setting up an AWS Snowcone as an IoT gateway, from ordering and configuring the device to deploying backend services and IoT Greengrass with AWS CloudFormation.
Chapter 13, Deploying a Distributed Edge Computing Application, details the process of quickly pushing a containerized application that runs on AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service, which has elements in a core Region, AWS Local Zones, and AWS Wavelength.
Chapter 14, Preparing for the Future of Edge Computing with AWS, concludes the book by discussing the future trends in edge computing, including business drivers, foundational strategies, and emerging patterns and anti-patterns in this field.
