[go: up one dir, main page]
Scribd
Upload
15 views5 pages

IoT Cloud Webserver Notes

The document discusses IoT physical servers and cloud offerings, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each, such as control and low latency for physical servers versus scalability and accessibility for cloud platforms. It covers various cloud storage models and communication APIs used in IoT, as well as the role of web servers in managing IoT devices. Additionally, it provides an example of a smart light controller project using Flask and REST APIs to illustrate the implementation of IoT systems.

Uploaded by

Sundari YBT
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
15 views5 pages

IoT Cloud Webserver Notes

The document discusses IoT physical servers and cloud offerings, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each, such as control and low latency for physical servers versus scalability and accessibility for cloud platforms. It covers various cloud storage models and communication APIs used in IoT, as well as the role of web servers in managing IoT devices. Additionally, it provides an example of a smart light controller project using Flask and REST APIs to illustrate the implementation of IoT systems.

Uploaded by

Sundari YBT
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

IoT Physical Servers and Cloud Offerings - Detailed Notes

1. IoT Physical Servers and Cloud Offerings

Physical Servers in IoT

Physical servers are on-premise or dedicated servers that store, manage, and process data from

IoT devices.

Advantages:

- Full control over data

- Low latency if deployed close to devices

- Suitable for secured environments (e.g., industries)

Disadvantages:

- High maintenance and operational cost

- Limited scalability

Example:

Using a local Linux server to collect and analyze data from IoT sensors in a smart factory.

Cloud Offerings for IoT

Cloud platforms offer scalable infrastructure for storing, processing, and analyzing IoT data.

Popular Cloud IoT Platforms:

- AWS IoT Core

- Microsoft Azure IoT Hub


- Google Cloud IoT Core

- IBM Watson IoT

Advantages:

- Scalability

- Pay-as-you-go model

- Built-in security and analytics

- Global accessibility

Diagram: IoT Cloud Architecture

IoT Devices (Sensors, Actuators) -> Gateway (Raspberry Pi) -> Internet -> Cloud Platform (AWS,

Azure) -> Device Management, Data Storage, Data Processing, Visualization

2. Introduction to Cloud Storage Models

Types of Cloud Storage

- Object Storage: Example: Amazon S3 (Stores unstructured data like logs, images)

- File Storage: Example: Azure Files, Amazon EFS (Structured folders/files format)

- Block Storage: Example: Amazon EBS (Raw storage volumes)

Use Cases in IoT:

- Object Storage: Sensor logs

- File Storage: Firmware backups

- Block Storage: Real-time data streams

3. Communication APIs
Types of APIs in IoT

- REST API: Uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

- MQTT: Lightweight protocol, ideal for resource-constrained devices

- CoAP: Web transfer protocol for constrained networks

Example REST API Usage:

- Send sensor readings

- Update device configurations

4. Webserver for IoT

Purpose

- Host user dashboards

- Receive and control IoT device data

- Remote management of devices

Common Webservers

- Flask (Python)

- Node.js with Express

- Apache/Nginx (Static Hosting)

5. Cloud for IoT

Cloud services for IoT offer:

- Device registration and authentication

- Data ingestion and storage

- Real-time analytics
- Dashboards for monitoring

Example:

Using AWS IoT Core to collect and process temperature sensor data.

6. Python Web Application Framework - Flask Example

Project: Smart Light Controller

Directory Structure

iot_light_control/

- app.py

- templates/

- index.html

app.py

(Flask application code handling routes and light toggling)

index.html

(Simple HTML form to view and toggle light state)

7. Simulated IoT Device Code

Python code to get the light status and toggle it via REST API calls.

Diagram: Smart Light Control Workflow

IoT Device (Python/ESP) <--> Flask Server on Cloud/LAN --> Web Browser (View/Toggle Light)
Conclusion

Using Flask, RESTful APIs, and cloud storage, we can design scalable, real-world IoT systems.

You might also like