How does edge computing technology relate to cloud computing?
Even though you are being interviewed for a role as an Amazon cloud engineer, some of the questions the interviewer will ask you will address issues outside of the cloud. Edge computing is a technology that applies to both cloud and non-cloud environments. When preparing for an interview with Amazon for a cloud engineer's job, you should spend time reviewing a wide range of IT technologies, both relative and independent of cloud operations. The more knowledgeable you are about these, the better qualified you will appear to the interviewer.
"Edge computing refers to the strategy of placing IT Resources as close to the users as possible to decrease the latency of network transmissions and increase the performance of the IT environment. While this typically refers to computing assets outside of the cloud, it can also be used when architecting cloud IT infrastructures. An example would be selecting a service provider who has a data center near Amazon's operations or which can be easily accessed through high-speed broadband networks."
