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# EasyEdge Node

**EasyEdge Node** is the runtime component deployed at the edge. It connects to field devices, acquires raw industrial data, processes it locally, and sends it to applications, IT systems, or cloud platforms according to your configuration in EasyEdge Studio.

EasyEdge Node is lightweight, secure, and flexible, supporting multiple deployment options:

* **Native Installation** on Linux systems (various supported architectures)
* **Containerized Deployment** using Docker or compatible runtimes (Linux or Windows)

Key features include:

* **Multi-protocol connectivity** to industrial devices and sensors
* **Real-time data processing** through workflows, filters, and code blocks
* **Support for local algorithms** to transform, normalize, or calculate data before delivery
* **Local buffering** to prevent data loss during network interruptions
* **Remote monitoring and control** from EasyEdge Studio
* **High availability** support for redundant setups in critical environments

Each EasyEdge Node operates as part of a **System**, and multiple EdgeNodes can collaborate to contribute data to one or more Namespaces, enabling scalable and resilient industrial edge architectures.

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[Gateway Requirements](/easyedge/easyedge-node/gateway-requirements.md)
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[Cloud Connectivity Requirements](/easyedge/easyedge-node/cloud-connectivity-requirements.md)
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