Edge Computing with Kubernetes

KubeEdge represents a dynamic evolution in edge computing, continually adapting to the growing demands of modern applications and the Internet of Things (IoT). The foresight of its founders has been instrumental in establishing a robust framework that not only extends Kubernetes capabilities but also fosters collaboration within the open-source community, ensuring that KubeEdge remains at the forefront of technological advancements in edge environments. 

This book covers containers, Kubernetes fundamentals, and KubeEdge's architecture, including CloudCore, EdgeCore, and DeviceTwin. Learn installation, configuration, and management, focusing on scalability, security, and resilience. Explore workload management, upgrades, observability, and automation with tools like Terraform and Ansible. The book also reviews industry alternatives, SIGs, and collaborations with CNCF projects. Finally, discover real-world applications in industries like manufacturing and retail, with insights into Sedna AI for edge analytics.

Through practical examples, industry insights, and case studies, this book describes what is currently developed around KubeEdge and the functional and non-functional aspects surrounding it. If you are looking to understand this technology in depth, in its current state of maturity, and extend it into your solution architecture, this book will serve as valuable guidance for you.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Understand the key concepts and technologies driving edge computing and its significance in modern applications. KubeEdge architecture, including its components and how they interact to manage edge devices.
● Step-by-step processes for installing, configuring, and optimizing KubeEdge in various environments.
● Explore best practices for ensuring the security and resilience of edge computing systems using KubeEdge.
● Discover practical use cases and case studies that demonstrate the successful implementation of KubeEdge in diverse industries.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is designed for IT professionals, software developers, and technical managers seeking to deepen their understanding of edge computing and KubeEdge. It is also valuable for students and researchers exploring cloud-native technologies, as well as IoT enthusiasts looking to manage edge workloads effectively.

1. Introduction to Containers and Edge Computing
2. KubeEdge Architecture
3. KubeEdge Advanced Configuration
4. KubeEdge Installation and Configuration
5. Resiliency and Security
6. Edge Operations
7. Edge Automation
8. Industry Insights
9. KubeEdge Releases and Examples

Lekha Menon is an Enterprise Architect with more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry. She has played several roles ranging from strategy consulting, enterprise architecture, presales for large, transformational deals to leading centers of excellence for technologies. As an Enterprise Architect, Lekha has a deep focus on transforming complex IT landscapes through data center modernization, hybrid cloud, edge computing, and containerization. With a passion for IT sustainability, she drives consulting engagements that not only drive innovation but also reduce environmental impact. Committed to staying abreast of industry trends, Lekha keeps engaging with industry leading vendors, hands-on experimentation and exploring the latest advancements in enterprise technology.

Gopalakrishnan Ramamoorthy is a passionate technologist with more than 2 decades of IT industry experience, working with enterprises for simplifying business challenges through technology innovation in data center, edge and hybrid cloud. Responsible for driving faster business agility and competitiveness, enhancing business resiliency, reducing risk and optimizing product investments for global enterprises through strategic implementation of tailored technology solutions, and achieving sustainable growth. He is a Global Head of Infrastructure CoE in a leading IT company, building next gen offerings, assets/IP creations, competency building and growth driven transformation solutions.

Harikrishnan Nithyanandan is a pragmatic architect with rich expertise in cloud-native technologies. His focus is on technology leadership driving the digital transformation, modernizing IT infrastructure by enablement of cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, DevOps, edge computing, platform engineering and Site reliability engineering for customers adopting cloud, containers and edge datacenters. He leads the DevOps and containers centre of excellence in a leading IT company to accelerate the adotion, capabilities, empower the workforce by mentoring around the cloud- native technologies.