Edge Compute Devices
Within Margo, devices are represented by compute hardware that host Margo compliant workloads within the customers environment. Devices are defined by the roles they can provide the Margo ecosystem. Each role has it's own requirements which enable unique functionality such as cluster management. These Margo device ensure the Workload Developers with guaranteed functionality they can depend on being present in every compliant device. These devices are onboarded and managed by a single Workload Fleet Manager.
The promise the Margo specification provides Device vendors the following benefits:
- By producing a Margo compliant device it is compatible with ALL Margo compliant Fleet Managers
- Device vendors have freedom of implementation regarding the specific components, i.e. oci container runtime, as long as the component provides the agreed upon functionality the Application Vendors expect.
Supported Device roles are shown below:
- Standalone Cluster
- Cluster Leader
- Cluster Worker
- Standalone Device
Note: Additional device roles will be introduced as the specification matures.
Margo Device layers
Margo device roles consist of three major layers: Margo interface layer, platform layer, traditional device layer. Although Margo requires compliance towards it's requirements, such as hosting the Margo management interface client, the device vendor has freedom to implement as they see fit.
Below is a diagram that depicts the device layers along with some examples:
Relevant Links
Please follow the subsequent links to view more technical information regarding Margo compliant devices: