Edge IoT Server 🚀

The edge-IoT-server repository is designed to provide a minimalistic yet effective edge node server based on a four-layer architecture, functioning as a gateway for field nodes in IoT deployments. This project draws inspiration from the IOTstack project, aiming to offer a streamlined solution for edge computing needs.

This project is mainly focused on Linux-based systems and has been specifically tested on Ubuntu 24 LTS. However, for Windows users, XAMPP is recommended for easy setup.

Features ✨

• Layered Architecture 🏗️: Implements a four-layer model for modularity and scalability.
• LAMP Stack Integration (Linux) 🖥️: Utilizes the Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP stack to ensure a robust and scalable server environment.
• XAMPP Compatibility (Windows) 💻: Allows easy setup on Windows using XAMPP.
• Data Acquisition (DAQ) 📡: Implements mechanisms for collecting and processing data from various IoT sensors and devices.
• Stream Synchronization ⏳: Ensures real-time data streaming and synchronization between devices and the server.
• SQL Data Download 💾: Facilitates efficient retrieval and management of data stored in SQL databases.
• Dashboard Web UI 📊: Provides a user-friendly web interface for monitoring and managing connected devices and data streams.

Four-Layer Architecture 🏗️

1. Perception Layer 📡: Includes all field nodes and sensors that collect data.

2. Network Layer 🌐: Handles communication protocols like MQTT, HTTP, and WebSockets.

3. Edge Processing Layer ⚡: Processes and filters data before sending it to the cloud or database.

4. Application Layer 🎛️: Web dashboard and API endpoints for user interaction.

   

Getting Started 🛠️

To set up the edge-IoT-server, follow these steps:

1️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/855princekumar/edge-IoT-server.git
cd edge-IoT-server

2️⃣ Install Dependencies

Linux (Ubuntu 24 LTS Preferred)

• Install LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP):

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install apache2 mysql-server php libapache2-mod-php php-mysql

• Install any additional dependencies required by the project.

Windows (XAMPP Recommended)

• Download and install XAMPP from Apache Friends.
• Start Apache and MySQL from the XAMPP control panel.

3️⃣ Configure the Server

• Set up configuration files as needed, ensuring that database connections and other settings are correctly specified.

4️⃣ Run the Server

Linux (Ubuntu)

sudo systemctl start apache2
sudo systemctl enable apache2

Windows (XAMPP)

• Start Apache and MySQL from the XAMPP control panel.

5️⃣ Access the Dashboard

• Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost (or the appropriate IP address) to access the dashboard interface.

Folder Structure 📂

• Perception Layer (Sensors & Nodes) 📡: Houses data acquisition modules.
• Network Layer (Communication) 🌐: Handles data transmission between devices and the server.
• Edge Processing Layer ⚡: Includes real-time processing and filtering mechanisms.
• Application Layer (Dashboard & API) 🎛️: Contains front-end web dashboard and API components.

Inspiration 💡

This project is inspired by:

• IOTstack by gcgarner
• IOTstack by SensorsIot

While IOTstack provides a comprehensive Docker-based solution for IoT on Raspberry Pi, edge-IoT-server focuses on delivering a minimalistic and efficient edge server tailored for specific IoT gateway applications.

Contributing 🤝

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to this project:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch.
3. Submit a pull request.

Ensure that your code adheres to the project's coding standards and includes appropriate tests.

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By providing a lightweight and structured four-layer edge server solution, edge-IoT-server aims to simplify the deployment and management of IoT devices in various environments. 🚀