1. Deployments

The Deployments tab allows users to initiate a new deployment by submitting a YAML configuration file. This YAML file contains the necessary specifications for deploying an application or service within the decentralized environment.

• New Deployment:

  1. Click on New Deployment.

  2. A modal will appear, prompting you to paste the deployment YAML file.

  3. After pasting, click Submit to deploy the configuration.

This process will start the deployment on the selected site (e.g., "gw105"), as indicated by the dropdown menu. The deployment status will be visible within the Deployments section, allowing users to monitor progress and manage deployments as needed.

2. Pods

The Pods tab enables users to create and manage pods—logical units for running containerized applications. Pods serve as isolated environments that can host applications and maintain internal networking configurations.

• New Pod:

  1. Click on New Pod to create a new pod instance.

  2. A dialog box will appear, allowing you to paste a YAML configuration file specific to the pod.

  3. Submit the YAML configuration to initialize the pod.

Each pod can have its configuration customized according to the application's needs. Like deployments, the pod status is displayed within the interface, showing real-time updates as the pod initializes and begins running.

3. Nodes

The Nodes tab provides a view of the available nodes within the infrastructure. Nodes represent the actual hardware or virtual machines that host the deployments and pods. Through this interface, users can explore the nodes' status, check resource availability, and confirm connectivity.

• Explore Nodes:

  • This section gives users visibility into the decentralized network's node resources.

  • It allows users to verify the nodes' availability and determine where specific deployments or pods are being hosted.

Key Features in the Container Section:

• Customizable Configurations: YAML files allow users to specify detailed configurations for deployments and pods, including environment variables, resource allocation, and networking.

• Seamless Deployment and Management: By using a decentralized network, users can deploy, scale, and manage services without relying on traditional cloud providers.

• Node Insights: The ability to explore nodes provides transparency into the hosting environment, enabling users to verify node availability and ensure that resources meet their requirements.

Example Use Cases:

• Web Application Deployment: Users can deploy web applications within a pod, specifying configurations for scalability and load balancing.

• Microservices: Multiple pods can be used to deploy different microservices, allowing for a modular and distributed application architecture.

• Edge Computing: With decentralized nodes, applications can be deployed closer to end-users, reducing latency and enhancing performance.