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 environmentKey FeaturesExplore historical trends, industries, use cases, and the evolving ecosystem of edge computingBuild your skills to recognize common issues that can derail a successful edge projectUnderstand the symbiotic relationship between edge computing and application-centric networkingPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionEdge 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 learnIdentify prevalent challenges in edge projectsUse Open Horizon to address project issuesOptimize Open Horizon functionality effectivelyDebug and resolve field issues with precisionDeploy AI/ML models on edge devices seamlesslyEnhance team productivity in Edge project managementImplement best practices for organizing all your edge projectsWho this book is forThis 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 ContentsFundamentals of Edge ComputingPracticalities of Edge ComputingDesigning and Building Edge SoftwareEdge Container PlatformsApplication Placement and Lifecycle ManagementInstalling an Edge Agent on an Edge NodeRegistering an Edge NodeUsing the Open Horizon CLI and APIAutonomous and Flexible Management of Edge ServicesManaging Edge Scale with Policy-Based Workload PlacementMachine Learning Workload and Model DeploymentSecurity at the EdgeNetwork Connectivity at the EdgeBuilding a Real-World Example ApplicationTroubleshooting at the EdgeFollow-On TopicsUsing the IBM Edge Application Manager Web UI.