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Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish edge concepts and their varying definitions across audiences

  • Explore industry-specific architecture patterns for tailored solutions

  • Analyze proven edge computing archetypes for real-world scalability

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11 assignments

Taught in English

There are 11 modules in this course

Edge computing is transforming how modern enterprises deliver data-driven services, bridging the gap between centralized cloud infrastructures and decentralized edge environments. This course provides a deep understanding of the architectural patterns and design principles needed to create resilient, scalable, and high-performance distributed systems.

Through practical exploration, learners will master strategies to design and deploy edge solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud ecosystems. They’ll gain hands-on knowledge of how to balance workloads, manage latency-sensitive applications, and apply industry-tested best practices to real-world use cases. What makes this course unique is its pattern-based approach, built around real-world examples, automation principles, and scalability considerations. It connects theoretical frameworks with proven architectures, ensuring learners can apply what they learn directly to complex enterprise environments. This course is designed for solution architects, enterprise architects, and IT professionals experienced in cloud computing who want to specialize in edge solution design. A foundational understanding of cloud architecture concepts is recommended to get the most from this course.

In this section, we define edge computing terminology, categorize edge scenarios, and explore deployment tactics to enhance collaboration and architectural decision-making.

What's included

2 videos5 readings1 assignment

2 videos•Total 2 minutes
  • Course Overview Video•1 minute
  • Our View of Edge Computing - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 65 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • Are the Edge and the Cloud Extremes of the Same Thing•15 minutes
  • Your Computer or Mine? Tactics for Service Deployment•10 minutes
  • Cloud-out Versus Edge-in•10 minutes
  • Introducing Archetype Patterns•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Exploring Edge Computing Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we examine edge components, their roles, and non-functional requirements (NFRs) to design efficient, low-latency edge-native applications for distributed systems.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Edge Architectural Components - Overview Video•1 minute
7 readings•Total 80 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • Functional Requirements•10 minutes
  • Non-functional Requirements•20 minutes
  • Edge Device Specifications and Protocols•10 minutes
  • Architectural Decisions•10 minutes
  • Network•10 minutes
  • Server/cluster•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Edge Architecture Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we explore edge device hub patterns, container use in constrained devices, and disconnected operations to optimize IoT solutions for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Core Edge Architecture - Overview Video•1 minute
6 readings•Total 75 minutes
  • Introduction•15 minutes
  • Device Configuration•10 minutes
  • Programmable Devices•10 minutes
  • Edge Servers and Gateways•10 minutes
  • Edge Devices Versus Edge Hub•20 minutes
  • Containers•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Core Edge Architecture Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we examine network edge architecture, focusing on NFV, SDN, MEC, and their role in enhancing 5G and edge computing services through virtualization and cloud-native solutions.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Network Edge Architecture - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 90 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • SDN•10 minutes
  • Network Traffic Management•20 minutes
  • Network Edge Architecture•20 minutes
  • Sample Architectures•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Network Edge Architecture Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we examine end-to-end edge architectures, IT and OT convergence, and industry-specific scenarios.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • End-to-End Edge Architecture - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 80 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • AI and Edge Computing•10 minutes
  • Manufacturing Scenario•20 minutes
  • Retail Edge Scenario•20 minutes
  • Edge Reference Architecture•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Edge Architecture Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we examine data encryption, storage policies, and data states for secure edge computing.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Data Has Weight and Inertia - Overview Video•1 minute
6 readings•Total 70 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • Ensuring That Data Modifications Are Noticeable•10 minutes
  • Usage Options Ranging from Real to Synthetic Data•10 minutes
  • Using Data to Build Machine Learning (ML) Models•10 minutes
  • Using General-Purpose Platforms Rather Than Single-Purpose Applications•10 minutes
  • Aggregating Data Versus Keeping It Distributed•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Data Weight and Inertia Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we explore automation for edge device deployment, scalable workflows for IT and OT, and AI-driven security to enhance operational efficiency and consistency.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Automate to Achieve Scale - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 70 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • Extending Automation to the Edge•20 minutes
  • Operational Security•20 minutes
  • Tactical Edge•10 minutes
  • Automation with AI•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Automation and Infrastructure in Edge Computing•10 minutes

In this section, we explore edge monitoring strategies, network performance metrics, and observability frameworks to ensure reliable distributed system operations.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Monitoring and Observability - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 40 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • Measuring to Improve•10 minutes
  • Business Outcomes•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Monitoring and Observability Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we explore application-directed networking, Zero Trust principles, and secure edge configurations to enhance developer agility and operational efficiency.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Connect Judiciously but Thoughtlessly - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 70 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • What Slows Down Application Deployment on the Edge•20 minutes
  • Zero Trust or as Close as You Can Get•20 minutes
  • Overlay, Underlay, and Shared Responsibilities•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Navigating Modern Network and Security Paradigms•10 minutes

In this section, we explore strategies to manage open source risks and contribute without losing intellectual property.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Open Source Software Can Benefit You - Overview Video•1 minute
6 readings•Total 70 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • Creating and Supporting an Open Source Program Office (OSPO)•10 minutes
  • Let Others Share Your Load•10 minutes
  • How to Nurture and Assist Projects You Rely On•10 minutes
  • Common Objections•10 minutes
  • Let the Cat Out of the Bag Successfully Open Source Your Course and Documentation•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Open Source Software Strategies and Governance•10 minutes

In this section, we explore edge-native best practices, design antifragile applications, and develop strategies for graceful recovery from edge failures.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Recommendations and Best Practices - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 70 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • Application Dependency Resolution Approaches•10 minutes
  • Making Antifragile Applications•10 minutes
  • Properties of Antifragile Architectures•10 minutes
  • What Situations Expose Anti-Patterns?•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Best Practices in Edge and Cloud Computing•10 minutes

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