Multi-access Edge Computing: Software Development at the Network Edge

The textbook covers the main aspects of Edge Computing, from a thorough look at the technology to the standards and industry associations working in the field. The book is conceived as a textbook for graduate students but also functions as a working guide for developers, engineers, and researchers. The book aims not only at providing a comprehensive technology and standard reference overview for students, but also useful research insights and practical exercises for edge software developers and investigators in the area (and for students looking to apply their skills). A particular emphasis is given Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) as defined in European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), in relationship with other standard organizations like 3GPP, thus in alignment with the recent industry efforts to produce harmonized standards for edge computing leveraging both ETSI ISG MEC and 3GPP specifications. Practical examples of Edge Computing implementation from industry groups, associations, companies and edge developers, complete the book and make it useful for students entering the field. The book includes exercises, examples, and quizzes throughout.

Introduction -- Principles of Edge Computing, Fog and Cloud Computing -- Standards and industry associations around Edge Computing -- Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC): standards on edge platforms -- Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC): standards on edge services -- Radio Network Information API -- MEC in Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) deployments -- Edge Computing in 5G networks -- Mobility aspects: radio and computation perspectives -- Software development for Edge Computing -- MEC in action: compliance, testing, proof-of-concepts -- APIs for web and mobile applications -- MEC software resources -- Conclusion.