Deployment Guide (Server)

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 instructions on setting up and configuring the SaaS Controller, refer to the Deployment Guide (SaaS). 

Server Controller Deployment Process

Complete the prerequisites and follow these steps to set up and configure the Server 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) and CloudSoda Controller 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. Provision a VM or server with the recommended configuration and OS.
4. Download the pre-install script here.
5. Make the script executable 'chmod +x ./pre-install.sh'
6. Run the script './pre-install.sh'
7. Check the output and confirm you receive this message: All checks passed successfully. If you encounter any issues, email CloudSoda Support: support@cloudsoda.io.
8. Click the CloudSoda link in the Welcome email to start the deployment process.
   
   
   
   Once the form is submitted, the CloudSoda team will email you a script to run on your server which deploys the CloudSoda Controller.
   
   

9. Run the script as root or using sudo.
   
   The CloudSoda team will email you a login URL, username, and password to log in to your CloudSoda Controller.
   
   

10. Use the Quick Start Guide to configure CloudSoda. For a more detailed walkthrough, refer to the CloudSoda Quick Start + User Guide Overview. 

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