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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

Part 1: Managing the Edge

Building a successful production-quality Edge solution begins with an understanding of the fundamentals of the architecture and its purpose, the practical issues you must be aware of, and the best practices for how to organize and structure your project. Part 1 of this book will focus on the foundational considerations, including how to prepare the infrastructure of your Edge solution, and introduce you to the Linux Foundation LF Edge Open Horizon open source project for managing application placement and the lifecycle of your Edge services.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Fundamentals of Edge Computing
  • Chapter 2, Practicalities of Edge Computing
  • Chapter 3, Designing and Building Edge Software
  • Chapter 4, Edge Container Platforms
  • Chapter 5, Application Placement and Lifecycle Management
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  • 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
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Description

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
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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