Compatibility Issue between Alteryx and Edge Server - Seeking Solutions

[melissahankins]

Hello fellow forum members,

I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out to this community because I've encountered a compatibility issue that's been giving me quite a headache, and I'm hoping to find some guidance and solutions. The problem involves the interaction between Alteryx and an edge server, and I'm hoping that someone here might have some insights to share.

The Issue:

I recently implemented an edge server [ https://www.lenovo.com/fr/fr/c/servers-storage/servers/edge/  into my network architecture to optimize data processing and reduce latency for various applications. However, I've noticed that there seems to be a compatibility issue when trying to use Alteryx with the edge server. Specifically, when I attempt to run certain workflows on Alteryx that involve data processing through the edge server, I encounter unexpected errors and performance hiccups.

Symptoms:

Workflow Errors: When attempting to run workflows that involve sending and receiving data from the edge server, Alteryx frequently throws errors, causing the workflows to fail. These errors are not consistent, making troubleshooting even more challenging.

Performance Degradation: Even when the workflows manage to run, I've noticed a significant degradation in performance. The processing speed is noticeably slower than when the workflows are run without involving the edge server.

What I've Tried:

Isolating the Edge Server: I've attempted to isolate the edge server from the rest of the network to see if there's any interference causing the compatibility issue. Unfortunately, this hasn't resolved the problem.

Checking Alteryx Versions: I've made sure that both Alteryx and the edge server are running the latest versions to minimize the chances of compatibility issues arising from outdated software.

Testing with Other Applications: I've also tested the edge server with other applications to see if the issue is specific to Alteryx. Interestingly, other applications seem to work smoothly with the edge server, suggesting that the problem might be on Alteryx's end.

System Information:

Seeking Solutions:

I'm posting this thread in the hopes that someone else might have encountered a similar compatibility issue between Alteryx and an edge server. If you have any insights, experiences, or potential solutions to share, I would greatly appreciate your input. Have you managed to successfully integrate Alteryx workflows with an edge server? Are there any specific settings or configurations that I should be aware of?

I'm eager to find a resolution to this issue so that I can fully utilize the benefits of both Alteryx and the edge server in my data processing workflows.

Thank you all in advance for your time and expertise!

Best regards,

melissahankins