Edge Computing Architecture: A Deep Dive into Design and Implementation
- IoT Sensors for Environmental Monitoring
- Industrial Equipment Monitoring Devices
- Cameras for Visual Data Capture
- Wearable Devices for Health Monitoring
Device Type | Typical Application | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
IoT Sensor | Smart Agriculture | Low power, wireless connectivity, environmental data collection |
Industrial Gateway | Predictive Maintenance | High processing power, data aggregation, protocol translation |
Smart Camera | Security Surveillance | Onboard processing, object detection, video analytics |
Device Type | Typical Application | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
IoT Sensor | Smart Agriculture | Low power, wireless connectivity, environmental data collection |
Industrial Gateway | Predictive Maintenance | High processing power, data aggregation, protocol translation |
Smart Camera | Security Surveillance | Onboard processing, object detection, video analytics |
- Hierarchical Edge Architectures
- Mesh Network Architectures
- Fog Computing Architectures
- Hybrid Edge-Cloud Architectures
Architectural Pattern | Key Characteristics | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
Hierarchical | Multi-layered, centralized control | Industrial automation, smart cities |
Mesh | Decentralized, device-to-device communication | Environmental monitoring, smart grids |
Fog | Cloud-like services at the edge | Autonomous vehicles, remote healthcare |
Architectural Pattern | Key Characteristics | Typical Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
Hierarchical | Multi-layered, centralized control | Industrial automation, smart cities |
Mesh | Decentralized, device-to-device communication | Environmental monitoring, smart grids |
Fog | Cloud-like services at the edge | Autonomous vehicles, remote healthcare |
- Remote Device Management
- Software Updates and Patching
- Centralized Monitoring and Logging
- Security Policy Enforcement
Component | Function | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|
Edge Server | Local processing, data analytics | Compute power, storage capacity, security |
Edge Gateway | Protocol translation, data aggregation | Connectivity options, security, management |
Management Platform | Remote monitoring, software updates | Scalability, security, ease of use |
Component | Function | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|
Edge Server | Local processing, data analytics | Compute power, storage capacity, security |
Edge Gateway | Protocol translation, data aggregation | Connectivity options, security, management |
Management Platform | Remote monitoring, software updates | Scalability, security, ease of use |
- Device Authentication and Authorization
- Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
- Network Segmentation
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Security Measure | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Device Authentication | Verifying the identity of devices accessing the network | Prevents unauthorized access |
Data Encryption | Protecting data confidentiality | Prevents data breaches |
Network Segmentation | Isolating critical network segments | Limits the impact of security breaches |
Security Measure | Description | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
Device Authentication | Verifying the identity of devices accessing the network | Prevents unauthorized access |
Data Encryption | Protecting data confidentiality | Prevents data breaches |
Network Segmentation | Isolating critical network segments | Limits the impact of security breaches |
