MEPM Mobile Edge Platform Manager

Last updated on May 1, 2023

Mobile Edge Computing (MEC) is a new paradigm in mobile networks that aims to bring computing and storage resources closer to end-users, by deploying them at the edge of the network. The idea is to improve the performance of applications, reduce network latency, and provide a better user experience by offloading computation from remote servers to the edge of the network. The MEPM (Mobile Edge Platform Manager) is a key component of the MEC architecture that is responsible for managing the resources at the edge of the network and enabling the deployment of edge applications.

MEPM is a software platform that runs on MEC servers and provides a unified interface for managing the resources at the edge of the network. It acts as an intermediary between the MEC servers and the applications running on them, providing a set of APIs for deploying, managing, and monitoring edge applications. MEPM also provides a set of tools and services that enable developers to develop, test, and deploy applications on MEC servers.

MEPM architecture typically consists of three layers: the infrastructure layer, the platform layer, and the application layer. The infrastructure layer provides the physical resources, such as servers, storage, and network connectivity, that are required for running MEC applications. The platform layer provides the software platform, including the MEPM, that enables developers to deploy and manage applications on the MEC infrastructure. The application layer consists of the actual MEC applications that are running on the MEC servers.

MEPM provides a set of APIs for deploying and managing MEC applications. These APIs include:

Application deployment API: This API allows developers to deploy their applications on MEC servers. Developers can specify the resources required for their application, such as CPU, memory, and network bandwidth, and MEPM will allocate these resources on the MEC server.
Application management API: This API allows developers to manage their applications running on MEC servers. Developers can start, stop, and restart their applications, as well as monitor their performance and resource utilization.
Service discovery API: This API allows developers to discover other MEC services that are available on the network. Developers can use this API to discover services such as location, user context, and network conditions.
Data synchronization API: This API allows developers to synchronize data between the MEC server and other servers in the network. Developers can use this API to transfer data between MEC applications and other applications running on remote servers.

MEPM also provides a set of tools and services that enable developers to develop, test, and deploy applications on MEC servers. These tools and services include:

Software development kit (SDK): This is a set of software development tools that enable developers to build MEC applications. The SDK includes libraries, APIs, and sample code that developers can use to build their applications.
Testing and debugging tools: MEPM provides a set of testing and debugging tools that enable developers to test and debug their applications running on MEC servers. These tools include performance monitoring tools, log analysis tools, and network analysis tools.
Application store: MEPM provides an application store where developers can upload and share their applications with other developers. This enables developers to collaborate and share their applications with others in the community.

In conclusion, MEPM is a key component of the MEC architecture that enables the deployment and management of edge applications. MEPM provides a unified interface for managing the resources at the edge of the network and provides a set of APIs and tools that enable developers to develop, test, and deploy applications on MEC servers. MEPM plays a critical role in improving the performance of applications, reducing network latency, and providing a better user experience in mobile networks.