Terminology Guide
Navigating Scoutflo Deploy becomes effortless when you understand these key terms:
Terms | Definations |
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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. |
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