Deployment Guide (SaaS)

A CloudSoda deployment includes two key components: the CloudSoda Controller and CloudSoda Agents. The CloudSoda Controller consists of the web portal and APIs that users interact with directly, providing a central interface for managing and configuring services. The Agents are external application clients responsible for interacting with the data storage.

The CloudSoda Controller can be deployed either in your environment (CloudSoda Server) or hosted by us (CloudSoda SaaS). Specifications for the CloudSoda Controller are available in the CloudSoda Reference Architecture Guide. For detailed instructions on setting up and configuring the Server Controller, refer to the Deployment Guide (Server).

SaaS Controller Deployment Process

Complete the prerequisites and follow these steps to set up and configure the Saas Controller. 

Prerequisites

• Review the CloudSoda Security White Paper, specifically the Data Movement and Communication sections to ensure the appropriate network ports are open. Outbound ports UDP 7498/7499 are required to be open to allow the CloudSoda Agents to connect to the CloudSoda Controller.
• Review the CloudSoda Reference Architecture Guide and ensure host(s) for the CloudSoda Agent(s) are available for configuration.

1. CloudSoda initiates the deployment process by sending you a Welcome to CloudSoda email, which includes all necessary information to get started. 
   
   
2. Visit the CloudSoda support portal and create an account.
3. Click the CloudSoda link in the Welcome email to start the deployment process.
   
   
   
   The CloudSoda team will send you an email containing the login URL, username, and password needed to access your CloudSoda Controller.
   
   
4. Use the Quick Start Guide to configure CloudSoda, available here. For a more detailed walkthrough, refer to the CloudSoda User Guide Introduction.
   

If you have any questions or need assistance, reach out to us at support@cloudsoda.io or https://support.cloudsoda.io.