Real-World Edge Computing

Real-World Edge Computing

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17 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

17 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify common challenges in edge computing projects
Leverage Open Horizon to solve real-world deployment issues
Optimize edge solutions for scalability and performance

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Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

16 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 17 modules in this course

This course focuses on mastering edge computing with Open Horizon and the IBM Edge Application Manager. By teaching real-world deployment strategies, it provides software developers and DevOps teams with the skills to confidently build and scale edge solutions.

The course enhances your edge computing skills, bridging theory with practical outcomes. You’ll learn to apply Open Horizon for optimizing AI/ML workloads and minimizing edge project risks. This course uses step-by-step examples, code samples, and real-world solutions to ensure you can practically implement edge computing right away. This course benefits software engineers, DevOps teams, and anyone with a foundational knowledge of cloud and network technologies. No advanced expertise is required to begin.

In this section, we will learn Edge computing fundamentals, applications, and ecosystem for scalable distributed systems.

What's included

2 videos6 readings1 assignment

2 videos Total 1 minute

Course Overview 1 minute
Fundamentals of Edge Computing - Overview Video 1 minute

6 readings Total 70 minutes

Introduction 10 minutes
A Primer on Edge Computing 10 minutes
Why Is Edge Computing Needed 10 minutes
Quality Inspection 10 minutes
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) 10 minutes
Far Edge Edge Devices 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Edge Computing Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we explore key challenges in Edge computing, including organizational impacts and best practices for reliable deployment and management.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we examine Edge software design, Linux and container roles, and enterprise architecture best practices for effective deployment and management.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Designing and Building Edge Software - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 70 minutes

Introduction 20 minutes
General-Purpose Processing Architectures 20 minutes
Software Engineering 10 minutes
Software and Model Deployment 10 minutes
Conditional Location Independence 10 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Edge Software Development Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we examine OCI-compliant containers and compare Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes for Edge infrastructure, focusing on their technical features and practical applications.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we will learn deploying containers, analyzing Open Horizon and IEAM, and implementing policy-based management for scalable Edge operations.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Application Placement and Life Cycle Management - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 80 minutes

Introduction 20 minutes
The Components of the Management Hub 10 minutes
Secrets Manager 10 minutes
Organizations and Tenants 10 minutes
An Examination of Service Life Cycles 30 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Edge Computing and Open Horizon Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we will learn installing an Edge Agent, configuring a Management Hub, and setting up secure non-root access for Edge computing.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we will learn Edge node registration, including pre- and post-condition checks.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore using the Open Horizon CLI and API to manage edge nodes, deploy applications, and understand their interactions for real-world edge computing tasks.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video Total 1 minute

Using the Open Horizon CLI and API - Overview Video 1 minute

5 readings Total 130 minutes

Introduction 30 minutes
Edge Node Registration 20 minutes
Service Development, Publishing, and Deployment 30 minutes
Adding a Node Policy Using the Management Hub 30 minutes
APIs 20 minutes

1 assignment Total 10 minutes

Open Horizon CLI and API Fundamentals 10 minutes

In this section, we will learn developing and deploying Open Horizon services and patterns for edge devices.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore policy-based workload placement for edge microservices, focusing on service, deployment, and node policies to enable scalable and efficient edge application management.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore deploying and managing ML models on edge nodes using MMS. Key concepts include policy-based deployment, model verification, and real-time AI operations.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment

In this section, we explore Edge security vulnerabilities, Open Horizon's protective measures, and secure management of secrets and API keys to ensure robust distributed system security.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we will explore secure network connectivity for edge computing, focusing on communication between remote locations and central data centers.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore building a real-world edge application using Open Horizon, deploying containerized services, and integrating ML models for real-time inferencing and dynamic updates via MMS.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore troubleshooting techniques for Edge services, including verifying device agents and uninstalling management tools to ensure reliable deployment and maintenance.

What's included

1 video2 readings

In this section, we explore advanced topics in Edge computing, including fleet management, preventing device failures, and configuring air-gapped environments to ensure secure and reliable operations.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore the IBM Edge Application Manager web UI, focusing on logging in, navigating tabs, managing edge nodes, and deploying services efficiently.