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Real-World Edge Computing
Real-World Edge Computing

Real-World Edge Computing: Scale, secure, and succeed in the realm of edge computing with Open Horizon

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Real-World Edge Computing

Fundamentals of Edge Computing

If you’ve chosen this book, chances are you already know what Edge computing is and why it’s important. That’s good because this book is about taking you to the next step – building and deploying an Edge project.

However, if you need a quick refresher on this, we’ll get you up to speed on that in a minute. Regardless, with some 15 billion connected devices already in place, and potentially growing to 35 billion or more over the next few years1, what is clear is that Edge computing is here and, for fundamental reasons that we will discuss throughout this book, is here to stay.

To make a finer point on this, consider what is going on in the automotive industry. The car in your garage already likely has around 100 computer chips in it (plus...

Technical requirements

To use this book, it will be helpful for you to be familiar with Linux, Docker, and optionally Kubernetes, as well as how to write software. Ideally, you should already have an Edge project in mind or perhaps one underway. If you need a refresher on what Edge computing is and why it’s important, we’ll provide that in the primer to follow. Otherwise, we presume you appreciate the importance of Edge computing in the modern commercial world. The rest of this book will rely on that appreciation.

A primer on Edge computing

Edge computing was born from the realization that compute capacity is distributed everywhere. It is in our cameras, monitors, cars, automated teller machines (ATMs), cash registers, the equipment on our factory floors and the back of the store, transformers and power switches in the utilities infrastructure, aircraft, rail infrastructure, oil and chemical refineries, drilling platforms, and office systems. Almost any equipment being used in the commercial realm is likely to have compute capacity built into its core, and even consumer products have increasingly incorporated some type of general-purpose CPU and possibly a GPU.

Driving this is the fact that any device whose core functionality is controlled by software is much more flexible and cheaper to improve. Classic products (before the introduction of software-enabled computing in their design) provided a certain function, but that functionality was fixed. You bought it, it did its job, and over time...

Applications of Edge computing

To gain a better sense of why Edge computing is important, let’s examine a few of the use cases for where Edge computing is beneficial. These examples are all drawn from real-world experiences that we’ve been involved in with enterprise organizations.

Quality inspection

Production quality is traditionally performed randomly, and it’s checked by sampling a small portion of the manufactured product. Typically, inspecting everything is too time-consuming and costly. Performing periodic checks helps find a balance between the cost of inspection versus the cost of remediating an entire batch of quality issues that may creep into the production process.

However, computer vision has improved to the point that we can inspect every single item at every step of the process. A camera can be mounted on the production line, and a visual recognition model can be trained to see the difference between a good part and a problem, potentially...

The Edge computing ecosystem

As stated previously, the Edge is anything outside of the traditional or Cloud data center. However, there are four relatively distinct tiers of locations where Edge computing can occur. We will discuss those here.

Far Edge – Edge devices

Much of our earlier discussion highlighted IoT – intelligent cameras, vehicles, OT embedded systems that have evolved to exploit general-purpose IT chips and software, POS registers, ATMs, smart refrigerators, and even high-end lighting fixtures. We refer to this entire class of purpose-built, intelligent equipment as Edge devices. You wouldn’t think of them as IT equipment, but because they’re built with commodity, general-purpose computing, and host the Linux operating system, they can be easily programmed with Cloud-native tools and technologies.

In general, any device (or server) that is co-located on the premises where business operations are performed – for instance, on...

Summary

Edge computing is already an established aspect of most businesses’ IT architectures. Its utility is clear and there are compelling reasons for why the use of Edge computing is going to continue to grow rapidly going forward.

Edge computing is not going to replace Cloud computing, but it will complement the use of Cloud computing by making it more efficient and effective – leveraging it for its real power while enabling businesses to grow and respond quickly to changing market conditions at the Edge.

At this point, you should be up to speed or at least aligned with our way of thinking about why Edge computing is important and here to stay. You should have a good grasp of why the basic concepts and terminology we have learned are useful, know how Edge computing is being applied in different industries, and understand the different tiers and participants in the Edge ecosystem.

But that’s not to say that Edge computing is free of challenges. In the...

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Key benefits

  • Explore historical trends, industries, use cases, and the evolving ecosystem of edge computing
  • Build your skills to recognize common issues that can derail a successful edge project
  • Understand the symbiotic relationship between edge computing and application-centric networking
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Edge computing holds vast potential to revolutionize industries, yet its implementation poses unique challenges. Written by industry veterans Rob High and Sanjeev Gupta, this comprehensive guide bridges the gap between theory and practice. Distilling expertise from their combined decades of experience in edge computing and hybrid cloud mesh solutions, this book equips software developers and DevOps teams with the knowledge and skills needed to deploy edge solutions at scale in production environments. It also explores foundational standards and introduces key factors that may impede the scaling of edge solutions. While edge computing draws from the successes of cloud computing, crucial distinctions separate the two. High and Gupta elucidate these distinctions, helping you grasp the nuanced dynamics of edge-computing ecosystems. With a focus on leveraging Open Horizon to overcome pitfalls and optimize performance, this book will help you confidently navigate the intricacies of constructing and deploying resilient edge solutions in real-world production settings. By the end of this book, you’ll have acquired a deep understanding of essential success factors for building and deploying robust edge solutions in real-world production settings, leveraging Open Horizon for scalable edge deployments.

Who is this book for?

This book is for software engineers and DevOps teams aiming to optimize their edge solutions. Whether you're already developing edge solutions or in the planning stages, this book equips you with insights to mitigate risks and enhance viability. Catering to various experience levels, it offers valuable guidance on understanding the nuances between cloud and edge computing.

What you will learn

  • Identify prevalent challenges in edge projects
  • Use Open Horizon to address project issues
  • Optimize Open Horizon functionality effectively
  • Debug and resolve field issues with precision
  • Deploy AI/ML models on edge devices seamlessly
  • Enhance team productivity in Edge project management
  • Implement best practices for organizing all your edge projects
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Table of Contents

23 Chapters
Part 1: Managing the Edge Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Edge Computing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Practicalities of Edge Computing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Designing and Building Edge Software Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Edge Container Platforms Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Application Placement and Life Cycle Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Working on the Edge Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Installing an Edge Agent on an Edge Node Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Registering an Edge Node Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Using the Open Horizon CLI and API Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Autonomous and Flexible Management of Edge Services Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Managing Edge Scale with Policy-Based Workload Placement Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Advancing the Edge System Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Machine Learning Workload and Model Deployment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Security at the Edge Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Network Connectivity at the Edge Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 4: Edge Management in Practice Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Building a Real-World Example Application Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Troubleshooting at the Edge Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Follow-on Topics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 17: Using the IBM Edge Application Manager Web UI Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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