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

Learn how to use Linux Foundation's LF Edge Open Horizon project to scale the deployment of your edge application and workload solution in a production environment

Key Features
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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Book 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.

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
Who this book is 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.

Table of Contents
Fundamentals of Edge Computing
Practicalities of Edge Computing
Designing and Building Edge Software
Edge Container Platforms
Application Placement and Lifecycle Management
Installing an Edge Agent on an Edge Node
Registering an Edge Node
Using the Open Horizon CLI and API
Autonomous and Flexible Management of Edge Services
Managing Edge Scale with Policy-Based Workload Placement
Machine Learning Workload and Model Deployment
Security at the Edge
Network Connectivity at the Edge
Building a Real-World Example Application
Troubleshooting at the Edge
Follow-On Topics
Using the IBM Edge Application Manager Web UI