Deploying Your First Service on Nucleus
Last updated November 17, 2023
Introduction
After setting up your AWS account and creating your first Nucleus Environment, the next exciting step is deploying your first service. This guide will walk you through the process of deploying a service on Nucleus, ensuring a smooth and successful launch of your application.
Understanding Service Deployment on Nucleus
Deploying a service on Nucleus means placing your application within the Nucleus Environment you've created. This process involves configuring your service, deploying it, and ensuring it runs correctly within the Kubernetes cluster managed by Nucleus.
Steps to Deploy Your First Service on Nucleus
- Prepare Your Service for Deployment
- Ensure your service or application is containerized, as Nucleus deploys services that are packaged as Docker containers.
- If you haven't containerized your application, you'll need to create a Dockerfile and build a Docker image.
- Log in to Your Nucleus Dashboard
- Access your Nucleus dashboard by logging in at Nucleus's official website .
- Make sure you have an active Nucleus Environment set up.
- Navigate to the Services Section
- In the Nucleus dashboard, find and click on the 'Services' section.
- This area allows you to manage all your services deployed in Nucleus Environments.
- Initiate Service Deployment
- Click on the 'Deploy Service' button to start the deployment process.
- Provide a name for your service. This name should be unique within your Nucleus Environment.
- Configure Your Service
- Upload your Docker image or specify the image URL if it's hosted in a container registry.
- Configure the service settings, such as the number of replicas, resource limits (CPU and memory), and environment variables.
- Deploy the Service
- After configuring your service, click on the 'Deploy' button.
- Nucleus will now deploy your service to the selected environment. This may take a few moments.
- Verify the Deployment
- Once the deployment is complete, verify that your service is running correctly.
- Check the service status in your Nucleus dashboard and ensure it's in a 'Running' state.
- Accessing Your Service
- If your service includes a web interface, find the external IP or domain provided by Nucleus to access it.
- Test the service to ensure it's functioning as expected.
Conclusion
You've successfully deployed your first service on Nucleus! This marks a significant milestone in your journey with Kubernetes and cloud-native development. As you continue to use Nucleus, you'll find it easier to manage, scale, and update your services, allowing you to focus more on building great applications.