VM Based Deployment

Overview

This guide outlines the steps required to deploy and manage Observo Site on a virtual machine (VM). VM-based deployment provides a simplified installation method suitable for testing, development, or small production environments.

Prerequisites

VM Requirements

• Hardware:

  • 4 vCPU or more

  • 16 GB RAM minimum

  • 50 GB disk space

• Network:

  • Static private IP address

  • Internet connectivity (unless air-gapped)

• Operating System:

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later (recommended)

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or later

  • Amazon Linux 2

Software Requirements

• sudo privileges on the VM

• Basic understanding of Linux commands

• Basic understanding of Kubernetes concepts

Deployment Options

1. Standard Installation

   • Internet-connected environment

   • Direct access to container registries

   • Standard Installation Guide

2. Air-gapped Installation

   • Restricted network environments

   • Pre-downloaded artifacts

   • Air-gapped Installation Guide

Installation Process Overview

1. Prepare Environment

   • Configure VM settings

   • Install dependencies

   • Set up networking

2. Deploy Kubernetes

   • Install k3s (lightweight Kubernetes)

   • Configure storage

   • Set up networking

3. Install Observo Site

   • Download configuration

   • Deploy components

   • Configure access

4. Verify Installation

   • Check component status

   • Verify connectivity

   • Test functionality

Next Steps

Choose your deployment path:

• Standard Installation Guide →

• Air-gapped Installation Guide →

• Cleanup and Uninstall Guide →

Additional Resources

• Troubleshooting Guide

• Best Practices

• Helm Values Reference