Distributed sites
Support branch, plant, or local workload patterns based on validated scope.
Edge Infrastructure
Extend controlled infrastructure closer to the workload.
Design distributed infrastructure patterns for sites that need local control, resilience, and operational visibility.
Central cloudEdge sites
Edge infrastructure modelLocal / secure / observable
ComputeMeshShieldRecoverPulse
Deployment-dependent topologySite and hardware validation required
Edge designs must match site reality.
This solution is designed for distributed locations where local workload needs, connectivity, security, and support scope must be clear.
- Site and workload assessment
- Local compute and storage planning
- Network and segmentation design
- Security boundary definition
- Monitoring and operations visibility
- Backup and recovery considerations
- Hardware and support validation
- Deployment scope documentation
Architecture
Deployment-dependent topology
Site and hardware validation required
Where Edge fits
Use this solution where the business driver, workload boundary, operating responsibility, and validation path are clear.
Security boundary
Define segmentation, access, and monitoring requirements for each edge model.
Operations visibility
Keep edge health, capacity, and incidents visible within the agreed model.
Validation path
Each solution should move through assessment, design, and validation before publication or commitment.
Confirm edge use case
Review site, workload, data, connectivity, and support constraints.
Map local architecture
Define compute, network, security, recovery, and monitoring components.
Confirm deployment scope
Validate hardware, operations, and availability expectations before commitment.
Next step
Review edge infrastructure scope for your distributed sites.
Start with your workloads, operating model, and control requirements.