Managing Databases and Services with HCS

HCS simplifies the deployment and management of databases and services. This guide provides key steps and best practices for effectively managing these components on HCS.

1. Managing Databases

Adding a New Database

  • Step 1: Use the HCS dashboard to add a new database.

  • Step 2: Choose from supported databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.

  • Step 3: Configure database settings, including username, password, and database name.

  • Step 4: Click the deploy button to launch your database.

Configuration

  • Environment Variables: Set necessary environment variables for your applications to connect to the database.

  • Network Settings: Configure network settings to ensure secure and efficient database communication.

  • Volumes: Attach persistent volumes to your databases for data storage.

Backup and Recovery

  • Automated Backups: Schedule regular backups for your databases using the HCS dashboard.

  • Restore: Restore your database from a backup in case of data loss or corruption.

2. Managing Services

Service Deployment

  • Add a New Service: Use the HCS dashboard to add a new service. Select a pre-configured template or bring your own Docker image.

  • Configuration: Configure environment variables, network settings, and volumes as needed.

  • Deployment: Click the deploy button to launch your service. HCS handles the orchestration and deployment process.

Scaling Services

  • Manual Scaling: Adjust the number of instances running for your service directly from the HCS dashboard.

  • Auto-Scaling: Configure auto-scaling rules based on metrics such as CPU usage, memory usage, or request count. HCS will automatically adjust the number of instances to handle the load.

Monitoring and Health Checks

  • Health Checks: Set up health checks to monitor the status of your services. HCS provides built-in health checks and allows custom configurations.

  • Metrics and Logs: Use integrated monitoring tools to view metrics and logs for your services, helping you identify and troubleshoot issues quickly.

3. CI/CD Integration

Continuous Deployment

  • Integration: Integrate HCS with your CI/CD pipeline to automate the deployment process using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.

  • Webhooks: Set up webhooks to trigger deployments on code changes or other events.

4. Security

Access Control

  • User Management: Manage user access and permissions within HCS to ensure that only authorized personnel can deploy and manage databases and services.

  • SSL/TLS: Enable SSL/TLS for your services and databases to secure communication. HCS can automatically provision and renew SSL certificates using Let's Encrypt.

  • Firewall Rules: Configure firewall rules to restrict access to your databases and services based on IP addresses or networks.

5. Updates and Maintenance

Service Updates

  • Rolling Updates: Perform rolling updates to deploy new versions of your services without downtime. HCS handles the process of updating instances one at a time.

  • Blue/Green Deployments: Implement blue/green deployments to reduce the risk of introducing bugs by deploying the new version alongside the old version and gradually switching traffic.

Database Maintenance

  • Scheduled Maintenance: Plan and perform scheduled maintenance tasks on your databases to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

6. Custom Domains

Domain Management

  • Add Custom Domains: Add custom domains for your services through the HCS dashboard. Configure DNS settings to point to HCS-managed services.

  • SSL Certificates: Automatically provision SSL certificates for custom domains to ensure secure connections.

7. Environment Management

Multiple Environments

  • Manage Environments: Manage multiple environments (e.g., development, staging, production) within HCS. Easily switch between environments and deploy databases and services to the appropriate environment.

8. Integration with External Services

External Databases and Storage

  • Connect External Databases: Connect your services to external databases and storage solutions supported by HCS.

  • APIs and Webhooks: Integrate your services with external APIs and set up webhooks for real-time communication and event handling.

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