Terminology Guide

Navigating Scoutflo Deploy becomes effortless when you understand these key terms:

Terms	Definations
AWS Access & Secret Keys	These are your secure keys for accessing Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources. The Access Key ID acts as a username, and the Secret Access Key is your password for managing your AWS services.
Kubernetes	Think of Kubernetes as your app conductor. It automates the work of deploying and managing applications in containers, helping you orchestrate complex tasks with ease.
Cluster	A cluster is your teamwork powerhouse. It's a group of machines (nodes) that collaborate under Kubernetes to host and manage your applications.
Cluster Region	Picture this as AWS's global neighborhood. A region is a physical area where AWS data centers live, and you get to pick the one that suits your app's home.
Hosted Zone	Think of this as your domain manager. A hosted zone helps you handle DNS records, translating human-friendly domain names into computer-friendly IP addresses.
Cluster Add-Ons	These are bonus features for your cluster. They're extra tools that boost your Kubernetes cluster's abilities, covering monitoring and more.
Kubecost	Kubecost is your expense tracker. It helps you monitor and optimize the costs of your Kubernetes resources, ensuring your apps are cost-effective.
Grafana	Grafana is your dashboard artist. It paints visual pictures of your data, helping you monitor and understand your systems with easy-to-read graphs.
Cert Manager	Think of Cert Manager as your certificate wizard. It takes care of managing TLS certificates in Kubernetes, automating their issuance and renewal.
Nginx Ingress	Nginx Ingress is your traffic director. It guides incoming traffic to the right places in your cluster, making sure everything flows smoothly.
Instance Type	An instance type is your virtual machine's personality. It defines factors like its power (CPUs), memory, and storage.
Node Configuration	Node configuration is your node's style guide. It sets up each worker node's look and behavior, like the type of machine, operating system, and resources.
Processor	The processor is your computer's brain. It handles calculations and tasks. In the cloud, it influences how your virtual machine performs.