Edge Computing and Open Horizon: Practical Architecture and Deployment

As billions of devices connect to the internet, processing data closer to the source is no longer optional—it is a necessity. Edge computing solves critical latency and bandwidth challenges, but deploying applications across thousands of decentralized nodes requires a specialized approach. This text-based course guides you through the fundamental principles of edge architecture, enabling you to deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications at the edge using Open Horizon. What you will learn: - Understand foundational edge computing terminology, architectures, and decentralized network topologies. - Configure Open Horizon to automate the deployment of containerized services to remote edge nodes. - Apply zero-trust security principles to secure edge devices and communication channels. - Manage application lifecycles across distributed, resource-constrained environments. - Implement modern observability and monitoring strategies to track edge device health. You will begin by exploring core edge concepts and architectural definitions before moving into step-by-step written explanations on configuring Open Horizon agents, managing agreements, and deploying services. This course is designed for system administrators, developers, and technology enthusiasts new to edge computing, requiring no prior experience with distributed systems. Start reading today to build and manage your own resilient edge computing infrastructure.