Sample DevOps Tool Documentation

A comprehensive guide to using our sample DevOps tool for automation and monitoring

Updated Jan 15, 2024
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Sample DevOps Tool Documentation

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Overview

The Sample DevOps Tool is a powerful automation utility designed to streamline common DevOps tasks. It provides a unified interface for managing deployments, monitoring systems, and automating routine operations.

Key Features

  • Automated Deployments: Streamline your deployment process with zero-downtime updates
  • Real-time Monitoring: Keep track of system health and performance metrics
  • Integration Support: Works seamlessly with AWS, Kubernetes, and other cloud platforms
  • Customizable Workflows: Create custom automation workflows for your specific needs

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

  • Python 3.8 or higher
  • AWS CLI configured with appropriate permissions
  • Docker (optional, for containerized deployments)

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/HarryTheDevOpsGuy/sample-tool.git
cd sample-tool

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run the setup script
python setup.py install

Configuration

Create a configuration file to customize the tool for your environment:

# config.yaml
aws:
  region: us-west-2
  profile: default
  
monitoring:
  enabled: true
  metrics_interval: 60
  
deployment:
  strategy: blue-green
  rollback_enabled: true

Usage Examples

Basic Deployment

# Deploy to staging environment
sample-tool deploy --env staging --config config.yaml

# Deploy to production with monitoring
sample-tool deploy --env production --monitor --config config.yaml

Monitoring Commands

# Check system health
sample-tool health-check

# View metrics dashboard
sample-tool metrics --dashboard

# Set up alerts
sample-tool alerts --configure

Advanced Configuration

Custom Workflows

You can create custom workflows using the YAML configuration:

workflows:
  deploy_and_monitor:
    steps:
      - name: "Deploy Application"
        action: "deploy"
        parameters:
          environment: ""
      - name: "Health Check"
        action: "health_check"
        wait_for: "success"
      - name: "Enable Monitoring"
        action: "monitor"
        parameters:
          duration: "24h"

Integration with CI/CD

The tool integrates seamlessly with popular CI/CD platforms:

# GitHub Actions example
- name: Deploy with Sample Tool
  run: |
    sample-tool deploy --env $ --config .sample-tool/config.yaml

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Deployment fails with permission errors Solution: Ensure your AWS credentials have the necessary IAM permissions for the services youโ€™re using.

Issue: Monitoring metrics not appearing Solution: Check that the monitoring service is enabled and the metrics collection interval is appropriate.

Debug Mode

Enable debug mode for detailed logging:

sample-tool --debug deploy --env staging

Best Practices

  1. Always test in staging first: Use a staging environment to validate your deployments
  2. Monitor resource usage: Keep an eye on CPU, memory, and network usage
  3. Use version control: Store your configuration files in version control
  4. Regular updates: Keep the tool updated to get the latest features and security patches

API Reference

Command Line Interface

Command Description Options
deploy Deploy application --env, --config, --monitor
health-check Check system health --timeout, --retries
metrics View metrics --dashboard, --export
alerts Manage alerts --configure, --list

Configuration Options

Option Type Default Description
aws.region string us-east-1 AWS region
monitoring.enabled boolean true Enable monitoring
deployment.strategy string rolling Deployment strategy

Support

For additional help and support:

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guide for details on how to get started.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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