Edge Computing Simplified

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Edge Protocols – The Language of Edge Machines

We have talked about Edge machines, hardware, and the types of technologies that are used to communicate with an Edge device; however, we have not explored the language used to talk to an Edge computer. Edge devices speak certain languages when communicating with the cloud or other Edge machines. Think of it this way: when we make a phone call or communicate by email, we use language, grammar, and sentence structure to have an effective conversation. Edge computers also need a language or protocol. This chapter will visit the important protocols that Edge nodes must consider depending on the use case. We will talk about the Modbus and other industrial protocols used in factory automation, as well ...