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Edge computing requires significant efforts associated with seamless integration and user experience. Also, Edge computing solutions require large-scale deployment, typically covering 1000 plus locations. Keeping these challenges in mind, the key requirement for the Akraino project is to keep the cost low and ensure it supports large-scale deployments via automation. The Akraino community to work with multiple upstream open source communities such as Airship, OpenStack, ONAP, etc., to deliver a fully integrated stack. The Akraino Edge Stack will supply a fully integrated solution that supports Zero-touch provisioning, and Zero-touch lifecycle management of the integrated stack.
The Akraino Edge stack will follow the key principles with respect to design, build and run.
Design Principle
Akraino Edge Stack will follow a holistic design with respect to availability, capacity, security, and continuity.
- Finite set of configurations – In order to reduce the complexity, the design will follow a finite set of configurations.
- Cloud native applications – The design will also include the native applications.
- Simplified security – The design will provide a secure platform and services while not being a burden for the platform.
- Autonomous, turn-key solution for service enablement to enable rapid introduction.
- Platform, VNF and application assessment and gating – assess whether the application is fit to run at the edge. (E.g. latency sensitiveness, code quality).
Build Principle
The Akraino Edge Stack will be built to scale in a cost-effective way and will evolve to ensure that costs are optimized.
- Low latency placement and processing to support edge drivers.
- Plug & play Modular architecture –building blocks using multiple cloud management technologies.
Run Principle
The Akraino Edge Stack will adhere to the following run principles:
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