{"id":41172,"date":"2024-06-06T08:30:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T15:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/?p=41172"},"modified":"2024-06-06T08:30:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T15:30:16","slug":"edge-computing-architecture-zs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-computing-architecture-zs\/","title":{"rendered":"Edge Computing Architecture Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-computing-architecture-concept-icons-arranged-around-the-word-edge-computing.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Edge-computing-architecture-concept-icons-arranged-around-the-word-edge-computing&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Edge-computing-architecture-concept-icons-arranged-around-the-word-edge-computing&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Edge computing is rapidly gaining popularity as more\u00a0 organizations see the benefits of decentralizing data processing for Internet of Things (IoT) deployments, machine learning applications, operational technology (OT), AI and machine learning, and other edge use cases. This guide defines edge computing and edge-native applications, highlights a few key use cases, describes the typical components of an edge deployment, and provides additional resources for building your own edge computing architecture.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Table of Contents<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#1\">What is edge computing?<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#2\">Edge-native applications<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#3\">Edge computing use cases<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#4\">Edge computing architecture design<\/a><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"#5\">How to build an edge computing architecture with Nodegrid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"1\">What is edge computing?<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/State-of-the-Edge\/glossary\/blob\/master\/edge-glossary.md#edge-computing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Glossary of Edge Computing<\/a> defines it as deploying computing capabilities to the edges of a network to improve performance, reduce operating costs, and increase resilience. Edge computing reduces the number of network hops between data-generating devices and the applications that process and use that data, mitigating latency, bandwidth, and security concerns compared to cloud or <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-computing-vs-on-premises-zs\/\">on-premises computing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39680 aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Migration-from-On-Premises-to-Edge-Computing.png\" alt=\"A diagram showing the migration path from on-premises computing to edge computing, along with the associated level of security risk.\" width=\"1728\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Migration-from-On-Premises-to-Edge-Computing.png 1728w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Migration-from-On-Premises-to-Edge-Computing-1280x800.png 1280w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Migration-from-On-Premises-to-Edge-Computing-980x613.png 980w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Migration-from-On-Premises-to-Edge-Computing-480x300.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1728px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image: A diagram showing the migration path from on-premises computing to edge computing, along with the associated level of security risk.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Edge-native applications<\/h2>\n<p>Edge-native applications are built from the ground up to harness edge computing\u2019s unique capabilities while mitigating the limitations. They leverage some cloud-native principles, such as containers, microservices, and CI\/CD (continuous integration\/continuous delivery), with several key differences.<\/p>\n<h3>Edge-Native vs. Cloud-Native Applications<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Edge-Native<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cloud-Native<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Topology<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Distributed<\/td>\n<td>Centralized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Compute<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Real-time processing with limited resources<\/td>\n<td>Deep processing with scalable resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Data<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Constantly changing and moving<\/td>\n<td>Long-lived and at rest in a centralized location<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Capabilities<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Contextualized<\/td>\n<td>Standardized<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Location<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Anywhere<\/td>\n<td>Cloud data center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Source: Gartner<\/p>\n<p>Edge-native applications integrate seamlessly with the cloud, upstream resources, remote management, and centralized orchestration, but can also operate independently as needed. Crucially, they allow organizations to actually leverage their edge data in real-time, rather than just collecting it for later processing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"3\">Edge computing use cases<\/h2>\n<p>Nearly every industry has potential use cases for edge computing, including:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Industry<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Edge Computing Use Cases<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Healthcare<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mitigating security, privacy, and HIPAA compliance concerns with local data processing<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Improving patient health outcomes with real-time alerts that don\u2019t require Internet access<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enabling emergency mobile medical intervention while reducing mistakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Finance<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reducing security and regulatory risks through local computing and edge infrastructure isolation<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Getting fast, localized business insights to improve revenue and customer service<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Deploying AI-powered surveillance and security solutions without network bottlenecks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Energy<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Enabling network access and real-time data processing for airgapped and isolated environments<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Improving efficiency with predictive maintenance recommendations and other insights<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Proactively identifying and remediating safety, quality, and compliance issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Manufacturing<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Getting real-time, data-driven insights to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reducing the risk of confidential production data falling into the wrong hands in transit<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Ensuring continuous operations during network outages and other adverse events<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Using AI with computer vision to ensure worker safety and quality control of fabricated components\/products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Utilities\/Public Services<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Using IoT technology to deliver better services, improve public safety, and keep communities connected<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reducing the fleet management challenges involved in difficult deployment environments<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Aiding in disaster recovery and resilience with distributed redundant edge resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>To learn more about the specific benefits and uses of edge computing for each industry, read <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/distributed-edge-computing-zs\/\">Distributed Edge Computing Use Cases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"4\">Edge computing architecture design<\/h2>\n<p>An edge computing architecture consists of six major components:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Edge Computing Components<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Best Practices<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Devices generating edge data<\/b><\/td>\n<td>IoT devices, sensors, controllers, smartphones, and other devices that generate data at the edge<\/td>\n<td>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/automated-infrastructure-patching-for-ransomware-defense\/\">automated patch management<\/a> to keep devices up-to-date and protect against known vulnerabilities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Edge software applications<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Analytics, machine learning, and other software deployed at the edge to use edge data<\/td>\n<td>Look for edge-native applications that easily integrate with other tools to prevent <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/the-future-of-edge-computing-zs\/\">edge sprawl<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Edge computing infrastructure<\/b><\/td>\n<td>CPUs, GPUs, memory, and storage used to process data and run edge applications<\/td>\n<td>Use vendor-neutral, multi-purpose hardware to reduce overhead and management complexity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Edge network infrastructure and logic<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Wired and wireless connectivity, routing, switching, and other network functions<\/td>\n<td>Deploy virtualized network functions and edge computing on common, vendor-neutral hardware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Edge security perimeter<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Firewalls, endpoint security, web filtering, and other enterprise security functionality<\/td>\n<td>Implement edge-centric security solutions like <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/resources\/what-is-sase-network-security-a-beginners-guide-zs\/\">SASE<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/what-is-security-service-edge-sse-everything-you-need-to-know-zp\/\">SSE<\/a> to prevent network bottlenecks while protecting edge data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Centralized management and orchestration<\/b><\/td>\n<td>An <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-management-and-orchestration-zs\/\">EMO (edge management and orchestration) platform<\/a> used to oversee and conduct all edge operations<\/td>\n<td>Use a cloud-based, <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/defining-oob-network-and-oob-management\/\">Gen 3 out-of-band (OOB) management<\/a> platform to ensure edge resilience and enable end-to-end automation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/edge-computing-requirements-zs\/\">Click here<\/a> to learn more about the infrastructure, networking, management, and security components of an edge computing architecture.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\">How to build an edge computing architecture with Nodegrid<\/h2>\n<p>Nodegrid is a <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/out-of-band-management-solutions-zs\/\">Gen 3 out-of-band management platform<\/a> that streamlines edge computing with vendor-neutral solutions and a centralized, cloud-based orchestrator.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41183 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Management-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A diagram showing all the edge computing and networking capabilities provided by the Nodegrid Gate SR\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Management-scaled.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Management-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Management-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Edge-Management-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1620px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Image: A diagram showing all the edge computing and networking capabilities provided by the Nodegrid Gate SR.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/\">Nodegrid integrated services routers<\/a> deliver all-in-one edge computing and networking functionality while taking up 1RU or less. A Nodegrid box like the <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/branch-solutions\/gate-sr\/\">Gate SR<\/a> provides Ethernet and Serial switching, serial console\/jumpbox management, WAN routing, wireless networking, and 5G\/4G cellular for network failover or out-of-band management. It includes enough CPU, memory, and encrypted SSD storage to run edge computing workflows, and the x86-64bit Linux-based Nodegrid OS supports <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/virtualization\/\">virtualized network functions<\/a>, VMs, and containers for edge-native applications, even those from other vendors. The <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/zpe-systems-unveils-it-resilience-products-at-cisco-live-including-solution-to-protect-ai-investments\/\">new Gate SR<\/a> also comes with an embedded NVIDIA Jetson Orin NanoTM module featuring dual CPUs for EMO of AI workloads and infrastructure isolation.<\/p>\n<p>Nodegrid SRs can also host SASE, SSE, and other security solutions, as well as third-party automation from top vendors like Redhat and Salt. Remote teams use the centralized, vendor-neutral <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/software-cloud\/cloud-based-network-management-zs\/\">ZPE Cloud<\/a> platform (an <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/products\/software-cloud\/nodegrid-manager\/\">on-premises version<\/a> is available) to deploy, monitor, and orchestrate the entire edge architecture. Management, automation, and orchestration workflows occur over the <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/solutions\/remote-network-management\/out-of-band-serial-console-zs\/\">Gen 3 OOB control plane<\/a>, which is separated and isolated from the production network. Nodegrid OOB uses fast, reliable network interfaces like 5G cellular to enable end-to-end automation and ensure 24\/7 remote access even during major outages, significantly improving edge resilience.<br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;CTA&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#358AAF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|30px|30px|30px|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Streamline your edge deployment <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Nodegrid platform from <a href=\"https:\/\/zpesystems.com\/\">ZPE Systems<\/a> reduces the cost and complexity of building an edge computing architecture with vendor-neutral, all-in-one devices and centralized EMO. 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