diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_create-cluster-profile_spacetastic-end.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_create-cluster-profile_spacetastic-end.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d83ceb5812 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_create-cluster-profile_spacetastic-end.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-create-cluster-profile-end +--- + +Wren and Kai have created their first Palette cluster profile by following the steps described in this guide. They are +in good spirits, as the process has gone smoothly. + +> "The visual representation of cluster profiles in Palette is much clearer than our whiteboard." says Kai, glancing +> back at the list they have created. "I can keep track of which versions we are using in production just by reviewing +> the profile. What are your thoughts, Wren? Have you remained a Palette sceptic?" +> +> Wren laughs. "Yes, I admit cluster profiles are very convenient. I'm not convinced yet, but I am already starting to +> understand how Palette could make us more productive. Let's keep exploring and get something deployed with it!" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_create-cluster-profile_spacetastic-intro.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_create-cluster-profile_spacetastic-intro.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e699fe9119 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_create-cluster-profile_spacetastic-intro.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-create-cluster-profile-intro +--- + +The team are busy exploring and evaluating Palette. In order to prepare for a migration to any external platform, they +begin to map out all the dependencies of their systems and infrastructure. + +> Wren begins creating the list. "Our tech stack has grown, as we have added features and capabilities. I remember +> making a lot of design decisions myself, as I was Spacetastic's Founding Engineer. It's really interesting to look +> back on how much we've built and grown since those days!" +> +> Kai smiles and nods. "It's definitely been an out of this world ride!" they say. "I have a similar feeling when I +> think about the infrastructure that I built in the early days as Platform Engineer. I will add our infrastructure +> layers to your list. This process has the added bonus of giving us a chance to review which dependencies need to be +> updated, so Meera, our security expert, will be happy too." \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster-tf_spacetastic-end.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster-tf_spacetastic-end.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ebe4ebd208 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster-tf_spacetastic-end.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,14 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-deploy-cluster-tf-end +--- + +Wren and Kai have followed this tutorial and have learned how Palette supports IaC through Terraform. They found the +essentials covered to be a great introduction to IaC and gives them the confidence to kick off this initiative at +Spacetastic. + +> "I'd say that deploying Palette clusters with Terraform is even more convenient than through the UI." says Kai. "The +> Palette Terraform provider includes a lot of the same functionality that the UI provides." +> +> "Yes! I definitely agree. I'm a Terraform novice and I could follow along with this tutorial." says Wren. "This has +> definitely inspired me to make our IaC adoption a priority in the medium term future." diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster-tf_spacetastic-intro.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster-tf_spacetastic-intro.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..0bb001ce83 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster-tf_spacetastic-intro.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-deploy-cluster-tf-intro +--- + +After following the tutorials in the Getting Started section, the Spacetastic team have been have been impressed with +its capabilities. Wren, Founding Engineer, and Kai, Platform Engineer, have been discussing adopting IaC workflows and +have been upskilling with Terraform throughout the past year. They are interested in learning if Palette can support IaC +workflows too. + +> "While we're on the topic of platform improvements, it would be great to kick off our adoption of Infrastructure as +> Code at Spacetastic." says Wren. "I've been wanting to roll this out for a while, but we don't have that much in-house +> expertise." +> +> "Yes, this would definitely be a big improvement to our processes." says Kai, Platform Engineer. "Some people might +> think that it slows down the development and release processes, due to the extra code reviews. However, the ability to +> revert in the case of an outage more than makes up for this small drop in velocity." +> +> Wren nods, knowingly. "Let's explore Palette's IaC capabilities and maybe we can apply some learnings to our +> infrastructure." diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..f155a8e6bf --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-deploy-cluster-end +--- + +Wren and Kai have deployed their first cluster profile by following the steps described in this tutorial. They were +impressed by how streamlined the process was and how the cluster profiles provided them with a deployment blueprint. + +> "Deploying our first cluster with Palette was intuitive." says Wren. "It's ideal to find an external partner that can +> take care of our Kubernetes infrastructure and free us up to deliver more educational features. I definitely think +> that Palette has the capabilities to take care of all the Kubernetes heavy lifting for us." +> +> "I agree with you and I'm glad to hear you're not as sceptical anymore." says Kai, nodding and laughing. "From a +> platform engineering perspective, I can say that cluster profiles will provide us with reliable deployments across +> environments and even clouds, so I'm much more confident about our testing and deployment strategy." +> +> Meera, Head of Cybersecurity, walks in holding a file. "I've done our security due diligence and I'm happy to report +> that Spectro Cloud adheres to the highest security standards. I'm happy to approve Palette for use in our +> organization." +> +> "It seems like we've found a great platform that can support us. Let's explore the rest of the Getting Started section +> to understand what else Palette has to offer." says Kai turning back to their monitor. diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9792b01100 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_deploy-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-deploy-cluster-intro +--- + +After successfully creating their first cluster profile and mapping out their entire technology stack, Wren, Founding +Engineer and Kai, Platform Engineer, continue their Palette onboarding process. They are evaluating Palette as a +potential platform orchestration tool for all the production workloads at Spacetastic, who provide an astronomy +education platform deployed on Kubernetes. + +> "The Getting Started section is a great way to learn about Palette. The hands-on approach is just what we need to get +> our first cluster deployed." says Kai, scrolling through the Spectro Cloud Docs. "Wren, do you have time to continue +> our onboarding and get our first cluster deployed?" +> +> Wren sits down next to Kai and sips on a cup of coffee. "Now, we'll get a hands-on feel of the Palette developer +> experience. You know me, I'm a champion for developer tooling and always supportive of investing in our platform. +> Let's follow this tutorial and deploy a cluster using the Palette UI." \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_landing-page_spacetastic-intro.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_landing-page_spacetastic-intro.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..d8f04786e5 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_landing-page_spacetastic-intro.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-landing-intro +--- + +Spacetastic Ltd., our fictional example company, is on a mission to teach its users about space. They have assembled a +team of bright minds who are passionate about astronomy and the universe. They are a startup that is gaining popularity, +as they expand their dashboards and grow their subscribers. Their small team has been in charge of developing new +features alongside scaling and maintaining their infrastructure, but they are dedicated to providing the best astronomy +education platform on Planet Earth. + +> "I'm the resident space expert around here!" says Anya, Lead Astrophycist, with a beaming smile. "My mission is to +> make astrophysics, the science of space, accessible to everyone." +> +> "I'm here to support you and your mission. I build all the dashboards, pages and features that bring your vast space +> knowledge to our users in a beautiful visual format!" says Wren, Founding Engineer. +> +> Kai smiles and nods. "I work closely with both Wren and Anya. As Platform Engineer, I ensure that our platform is +> reliable and scalable for everyone around the world, and beyond!" +> +> Meera, Head of Cybersecurity, is the final member of the Spacetastic team. "Let's not forget about the security of our +> platform. I make sure that our systems are designed and implemented with security in mind, the true SecDevOps way." + +![Meet the Spacetastic team](/getting-started/getting-started_landing_meet-the-team.webp) + +The team has deployed their services to a single cloud provider. They rely on Kubernetes for the reliability and +scalability of their systems. The team must ensure the systems are secure, patched regularly, scalable, and meet a +reliability SLA of at least 99% uptime. The following diagram presents an overview of their systems. + +![Spacetastic system diagram](/getting-started/getting-started_landing_spacetastic-systems.webp) + +While the system architecture they have chosen was a great place to start, the team soon face common challenges that +many growing organizations encounter with Kubernetes. + +> Wren hurriedly walks into the office, looking at their phone with a worried expression. "Users are reporting on social +> media that our systems are down! This must be related to the new feature we have just released." +> +> Meera looks up from their monitor. "I've also received an alert about a new zero-day vulnerability. We need to patch +> our services without further downtime, as soon as you are able to stabilize our platform." +> +> "Team, we need to rethink our platform engineering tools. We need a solution that can help us scale and deploy with +> confidence, ultimately supporting the growth of our company." says Kai with a determined look. + +![Kubernetes challenges](/getting-started/getting-started_landing_kubernetes-challenges.webp) diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_scale-secure-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_scale-secure-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7c3ca2973a --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_scale-secure-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-scale-secure-cluster-end +--- + +After going through the steps in the tutorial, Kai is confident in Palette's upgrade and scanning capabilities. + +> "What have you found out, Kai?" says Meera walking over to Kai's desk. "Can I rely on Palette when a zero-day +> vulnerability comes in?" +> +> "Yes, I know how stressful it is when those are reported." says Kai with a sympathetic nod. "I found out that Palette +> has our security covered through their pack updates and scanning capabilities. Relying on this kind of tooling is +> invaluable to security conscious engineers like us." +> +> "Excellent! These capabilities will be a great addition to our existing systems at Spacetastic." says Meera with a big +> grin. +> +> "I'm so glad that we found a platform that can support everyone!" says Kai. "There is so much more to explore though. +> I will keep reading through the Getting Started section and find out what additional capabilities Palette provides." +> +> "Good thinking, Kai." says Meera, nodding. "We should maximize all of Palette's features now that we have implemented +> it in production. We've got big ideas and goals on our company roadmap, so let's find out how Palette can help us +> deliver them." diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_scale-secure-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_scale-secure-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e9857ffba3 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_scale-secure-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-scale-secure-cluster-intro +--- + +The team have been impressed with Palette's capabilities and decide to become a Spectro Cloud customer. The last piece +of the puzzle is to learn how to handle Day-2 operations, which become increasingly more important as the Spacetastic +platform matures. They must ensure that their systems are patched, upgraded, scaled, and scanned for vulnerabilities. +These maintenance tasks must be automated and applied on a schedule, as the entire team wants to focus on providing +Spacetastic features. + +> "I've read your report on Palette adoption at Spacetastic." says Meera, who provides the security expertise at +> Spacetastic. I was impressed with the ability to roll out updates to all clusters using the same cluster profile. This +> will streamline our system upgrades and cluster patching. Keeping up with security best practices has never been more +> important, now that we are growing faster than ever!" +> +> "I agree. No matter how safe our coding practices are, we need to periodically review, patch and upgrade our +> dependencies." says Wren, who leads the engineering team at Spacetastic. +> +> Kai nods, scrolling through the Palette Docs. "Team, Palette has more security and Day-2 operation support than we +> have explored so far. I will continue their Getting Started section and report back with my findings." \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_setup_spacetastic-end.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_setup_spacetastic-end.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..e08c9e233c --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_setup_spacetastic-end.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-setup-end +--- + +After following the detailed Palette setup instructions, the Spacetastic team have added their cloud accounts on the +Palette dashboard. They are ready to learn about Palette. + +> "The Spectro Cloud team has provided our Palette accounts" says Kai. "I have followed their setup guide and have added +> our cloud accounts. I can already tell at a first glance that they offer many Kubernetes customization features." +> +> Wren joins Kai in looking at the Palette dashboard. "I'm interested to learn more, but I never believe in _magic_ +> solutions. We should review their Getting Started material in detail to ensure that Palette is a good fit for us." diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_setup_spacetastic-intro.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_setup_spacetastic-intro.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9795aabfa9 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_setup_spacetastic-intro.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-setup-intro +--- + +The Spacetastic team decide to look for an external solution that can help them scale and manage their Kubernetes +services. Partnering with a team of Kubernetes experts allows them to focus on expanding their astronomy education +platform, instead of spending countless hours migrating and rehosting their services. They identify the following list +of benefits that their new platform should provide. + +- Simplified Kubernetes cluster deployment processes across cloud providers. +- Cluster maintenance and security patching across environments. +- Monitoring and observability of Kubernetes workloads. + +> "I have so many ideas for new features for our backlog." says Anya, Lead Astrophycist. "Our community of space +> explorers want to keep learning, so we shouldn't slow down our implementation cycle. We need to keep expanding our +> astronomy education product." +> +> Kai nods knowingly. As a Platform Engineer, they agree with Anya's concerns. "I've done some research on Kubernetes +> orchestration solutions. It seems that Palette has all the capabilities we need to help us grow." +> +> "I agree with both of you, but I want to review the developer experience in detail before we agree to implement a new +> solution in production." says Wren, whose main concern as Founding Engineer is to ensure development velocity does not +> decrease. "Let's reach out to Spectro Cloud to create an account. Then, we can make an informed decision after we +> complete their Getting Started tutorials." \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_update-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_update-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..fc57bcb5f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_update-cluster_spacetastic-end.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-update-cluster-end +--- + +Wren and Kai have followed this tutorial and now have a great understanding of what cluster profile updates mean to +deployed clusters. They are impressed with Palette's cluster management capabilities. + +> "Neat! Palette's cluster profiles allow us to review all updates we apply to our clusters." says Kai. "I can finally +> take my vacation days, once we can safely maintain our clusters." +> +> "Don't I know the feeling?" laughs Wren. "I think we could all use more vacations, quiet weekends and less excitement +> when it comes to the Spacetastic platform." diff --git a/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_update-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_update-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9531a8216f --- /dev/null +++ b/_partials/getting-started/_getting-started_update-cluster_spacetastic-intro.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +partial_category: getting-started +partial_name: spacetastic-update-cluster-intro +--- + +The recent outages of their platform have highlighted the need to mature their systems and establish the future vision +of the Spacetastic platform and infrastructure. The team have identified the following areas of improvement. + +- Automated deployments across cloud providers. +- Scalable infrastructure that can support 10x the amount of current subscribers. +- Safe updates and releases without any downtime. + +> Wren, Founding Engineer, and Kai, Platform Engineer, have been learning and experimenting with Palette. +> +> "The streamlined deployment process is just one part of the improvements we've got planned for our platform." says +> Kai. "I'm interested to learn how Palette's cluster profiles behave when applying updates and other changes to our +> clusters." +> +> Wren nods, knowingly. "Yes, that's critical to avoid future outages like the incidents we’ve had when rolling out new +> features. After all, not every service is greenfield development, so we want services that have streamlined management +> processes too." \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/aws.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/aws.md index b9109efb35..2b4d53c7a4 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/aws.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/aws.md @@ -15,45 +15,7 @@ introducing you with Palette workflows and capabilities. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Welcome to Spacetastic! -Spacetastic Ltd., our fictional example company, is on a mission to teach its users about space. They have assembled a -team of bright minds who are passionate about astronomy and the universe. They are a startup that is gaining popularity, -as they expand their dashboards and grow their subscribers. Their small team has been in charge of developing new -features alongside scaling and maintaining their infrastructure, but they are dedicated to providing the best astronomy -education platform on Planet Earth. - -> "I'm the resident space expert around here!" says Anya, Lead Astrophycist, with a beaming smile. "My mission is to -> make astrophysics, the science of space, accessible to everyone." -> -> "I'm here to support you and your mission. I build all the dashboards, pages and features that bring your vast space -> knowledge to our users in a beautiful visual format!" says Wren, Founding Engineer. -> -> Kai smiles and nods. "I work closely with both Wren and Anya. As Platform Engineer, I ensure that our platform is -> reliable and scalable for everyone around the world, and beyond!" -> -> Meera, Head of Cybersecurity, is the final member of the Spacetastic team. "Let's not forget about the security of our -> platform. I make sure that our systems are designed and implemented with security in mind, the true SecDevOps way." - -![Meet the Spacetastic team](/getting-started/getting-started_landing_meet-the-team.webp) - -The team has deployed their services to a single cloud provider. They rely on Kubernetes for the reliability and -scalability of their systems. The team must ensure the systems are secure, patched regularly, scalable, and meet a -reliability SLA of at least 99% uptime. The following diagram presents an overview of their systems. - -![Spacetastic system diagram](/getting-started/getting-started_landing_spacetastic-systems.webp) - -While the system architecture they have chosen was a great place to start, the team soon face common challenges that -many growing organizations encounter with Kubernetes. - -> Wren hurriedly walks into the office, looking at their phone with a worried expression. "Users are reporting on social -> media that our systems are down! This must be related to the new feature we have just released." -> -> Meera looks up from their monitor. "I've also received an alert about a new zero-day vulnerability. We need to patch -> our services without further downtime, as soon as you are able to stabilize our platform." -> -> "Team, we need to rethink our platform engineering tools. We need a solution that can help us scale and deploy with -> confidence, ultimately supporting the growth of our company." says Kai with a determined look. - -![Kubernetes challenges](/getting-started/getting-started_landing_kubernetes-challenges.webp) + ## Get Started diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/create-cluster-profile.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/create-cluster-profile.md index 6c83e423d8..1847132f1d 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/create-cluster-profile.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/create-cluster-profile.md @@ -20,17 +20,8 @@ learn about in the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ -The team are busy exploring and evaluating Palette. In order to prepare for a migration to any external platform, they -begin to map out all the dependencies of their systems and infrastructure. - -> Wren begins creating the list. "Our tech stack has grown, as we have added features and capabilities. I remember -> making a lot of design decisions myself, as I was Spacetastic's Founding Engineer. It's really interesting to look -> back on how much we've built and grown since those days!" -> -> Kai smiles and nods. "It's definitely been an out of this world ride!" they say. "I have a similar feeling when I -> think about the infrastructure that I built in the early days as Platform Engineer. I will add our infrastructure -> layers to your list. This process has the added bonus of giving us a chance to review which dependencies need to be -> updated, so Meera, our security expert, will be happy too." + + ## Prerequisites @@ -129,12 +120,5 @@ to a host cluster onto AWS. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic -Wren and Kai have created their first Palette cluster profile by following the steps described in this guide. They are -in good spirits, as the process has gone smoothly. + -> "The visual representation of cluster profiles in Palette is much clearer than our whiteboard." says Kai, glancing -> back at the list they have created. "I can keep track of which versions we are using in production just by reviewing -> the profile. What are your thoughts, Wren? Have you remained a Palette sceptic?" -> -> Wren laughs. "Yes, I admit cluster profiles are very convenient. I'm not convinced yet, but I am already starting to -> understand how Palette could make us more productive. Let's keep exploring and get something deployed with it!" diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/deploy-k8s-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/deploy-k8s-cluster.md index 0bd55a3278..12742c4d87 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/deploy-k8s-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/deploy-k8s-cluster.md @@ -22,18 +22,7 @@ Spacetastic Ltd. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ -After successfully creating their first cluster profile and mapping out their entire technology stack, Wren, Founding -Engineer and Kai, Platform Engineer, continue their Palette onboarding process. They are evaluating Palette as a -potential platform orchestration tool for all the production workloads at Spacetastic, who provide an astronomy -education platform deployed on Kubernetes. - -> "The Getting Started section is a great way to learn about Palette. The hands-on approach is just what we need to get -> our first cluster deployed." says Kai, scrolling through the Spectro Cloud Docs. "Wren, do you have time to continue -> our onboarding and get our first cluster deployed?" -> -> Wren sits down next to Kai and sips on a cup of coffee. "Now, we'll get a hands-on feel of the Palette developer -> experience. You know me, I'm a champion for developer tooling and always supportive of investing in our platform. -> Let’s follow this tutorial and deploy a cluster using the Palette UI." + ## Prerequisites @@ -193,20 +182,4 @@ update your host cluster. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic -Wren and Kai have deployed their first cluster profile by following the steps described in this tutorial. They were -impressed by how streamlined the process was and how the cluster profiles provided them with a deployment blueprint. - -> "Deploying our first cluster with Palette was intuitive." says Wren. "It's ideal to find an external partner that can -> take care of our Kubernetes infrastructure and free us up to deliver more educational features. I definitely think -> that Palette has the capabilities to take care of all the Kubernetes heavy lifting for us." -> -> "I agree with you and I'm glad to hear you're not as sceptical anymore." says Kai, nodding and laughing. "From a -> platform engineering perspective, I can say that cluster profiles will provide us with reliable deployments across -> environments and even clouds, so I'm much more confident about our testing and deployment strategy." -> -> Meera, Head of Cybersecurity, walks in holding a file. "I've done our security due diligence and I'm happy to report -> that Spectro Cloud adheres to the highest security standards. I'm happy to approve Palette for use in our -> organization." -> -> "It seems like we've found a great platform that can support us. Let's explore the rest of the Getting Started section -> to understand what else Palette has to offer." says Kai turning back to their monitor. + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md index 55f83ad28b..5dd8b88beb 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md @@ -20,21 +20,7 @@ section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ -After following the tutorials in the Getting Started section, the Spacetastic team have been have been impressed with -its capabilities. Wren, Founding Engineer, and Kai, Platform Engineer, have been discussing adopting IaC workflows and -have been upskilling with Terraform throughout the past year. They are interested in learning if Palette can support IaC -workflows too. - -> "While we're on the topic of platform improvements, it would be great to kick off our adoption of Infrastructure as -> Code at Spacetastic." says Wren. "I've been wanting to roll this out for a while, but we don't have that much in-house -> expertise." -> -> "Yes, this would definitely be a big improvement to our processes." says Kai, Platform Engineer. "Some people might -> think that it slows down the development and release processes, due to the extra code reviews. However, the ability to -> revert in the case of an outage more than makes up for this small drop in velocity." -> -> Wren nods, knowingly. "Let's explore Palette's IaC capabilities and maybe we can apply some learnings to our -> infrastructure." + ## Prerequisites @@ -763,12 +749,4 @@ to perform common Day-2 operations on your deployed clusters. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic -Wren and Kai have followed this tutorial and have learned how Palette supports IaC through Terraform. They found the -essentials covered to be a great introduction to IaC and gives them the confidence to kick off this initiative at -Spacetastic. - -> "I'd say that deploying Palette clusters with Terraform is even more convenient than through the UI." says Kai. "The -> Palette Terraform provider includes a lot of the same functionality that the UI provides." -> -> "Yes! I definitely agree. I'm a Terraform novice and I could follow along with this tutorial." says Wren. "This has -> definitely inspired me to make our IaC adoption a priority in the medium term future." + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/scale-secure-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/scale-secure-cluster.md index eda1a5c2a8..636af94c29 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/scale-secure-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/scale-secure-cluster.md @@ -20,22 +20,7 @@ centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ -The team have been impressed with Palette's capabilities and decide to become a Spectro Cloud customer. The last piece -of the puzzle is to learn how to handle Day-2 operations, which become increasingly more important as the Spacetastic -platform matures. They must ensure that their systems are patched, upgraded, scaled, and scanned for vulnerabilities. -These maintenance tasks must be automated and applied on a schedule, as the entire team wants to focus on providing -Spacetastic features. - -> "I've read your report on Palette adoption at Spacetastic." says Meera, who provides the security expertise at -> Spacetastic. I was impressed with the ability to roll out updates to all clusters using the same cluster profile. This -> will streamline our system upgrades and cluster patching. Keeping up with security best practices has never been more -> important, now that we are growing faster than ever!" -> -> "I agree. No matter how safe our coding practices are, we need to periodically review, patch and upgrade our -> dependencies." says Wren, who leads the engineering team at Spacetastic. -> -> Kai nods, scrolling through the Palette Docs. "Team, Palette has more security and Day-2 operation support than we -> have explored so far. I will continue their Getting Started section and report back with my findings." + ## Prerequisites @@ -535,23 +520,6 @@ them. We encourage you to check out the [Additional Capabilities](../additional-capabilities/additional-capabilities.md) to explore other Palette functionalities. -## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic - -After going through the steps in the tutorial, Kai is confident in Palette's upgrade and scanning capabilities. - -> "What have you found out, Kai?" says Meera walking over to Kai's desk. "Can I rely on Palette when a zero-day -> vulnerability comes in?" -> -> "Yes, I know how stressful it is when those are reported." says Kai with a sympathetic nod. "I found out that Palette -> has our security covered through their pack updates and scanning capabilities. Relying on this kind of tooling is -> invaluable to security conscious engineers like us." -> -> "Excellent! These capabilities will be a great addition to our existing systems at Spacetastic." says Meera with a big -> grin. -> -> "I'm so glad that we found a platform that can support everyone!" says Kai. "There is so much more to explore though. -> I will keep reading through the Getting Started section and find out what additional capabilities Palette provides." -> -> "Good thinking, Kai." says Meera, nodding. "We should maximize all of Palette's features now that we have implemented -> it in production. We've got big ideas and goals on our company roadmap, so let's find out how Palette can help us -> deliver them." +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/setup.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/setup.md index b64d302a50..732fa13001 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/setup.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/setup.md @@ -14,26 +14,7 @@ section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ -The Spacetastic team decide to look for an external solution that can help them scale and manage their Kubernetes -services. Partnering with a team of Kubernetes experts allows them to focus on expanding their astronomy education -platform, instead of spending countless hours migrating and rehosting their services. They identify the following list -of benefits that their new platform should provide. - -- Simplified Kubernetes cluster deployment processes across cloud providers. -- Cluster maintenance and security patching across environments. -- Monitoring and observability of Kubernetes workloads. - -> "I have so many ideas for new features for our backlog." says Anya, Lead Astrophycist. "Our community of space -> explorers want to keep learning, so we shouldn't slow down our implementation cycle. We need to keep expanding our -> astronomy education product." -> -> Kai nods knowingly. As a Platform Engineer, they agree with Anya's concerns. "I've done some research on Kubernetes -> orchestration solutions. It seems that Palette has all the capabilities we need to help us grow." -> -> "I agree with both of you, but I want to review the developer experience in detail before we agree to implement a new -> solution in production." says Wren, whose main concern as Founding Engineer is to ensure development velocity does not -> decrease. "Let's reach out to Spectro Cloud to create an account. Then, we can make an informed decision after we -> complete their Getting Started tutorials." + ## Prerequisites @@ -82,11 +63,5 @@ how to get started with deploying Kubernetes clusters to AWS, we recommend that ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic -After following the detailed Palette setup instructions, the Spacetastic team have added their cloud accounts on the -Palette dashboard. They are ready to learn about Palette. + -> "The Spectro Cloud team has provided our Palette accounts" says Kai. "I have followed their setup guide and have added -> our cloud accounts. I can already tell at a first glance that they offer many Kubernetes customization features." -> -> Wren joins Kai in looking at the Palette dashboard. "I'm interested to learn more, but I never believe in _magic_ -> solutions. We should review their Getting Started material in detail to ensure that Palette is a good fit for us." diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/update-k8s-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/update-k8s-cluster.md index 3603f78e16..da614f354e 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/update-k8s-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/aws/update-k8s-cluster.md @@ -27,22 +27,7 @@ the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ -The recent outages of their platform have highlighted the need to mature their systems and establish the future vision -of the Spacetastic platform and infrastructure. The team have identified the following areas of improvement. - -- Automated deployments across cloud providers. -- Scalable infrastructure that can support 10x the amount of current subscribers. -- Safe updates and releases without any downtime. - -> Wren, Founding Engineer, and Kai, Platform Engineer, have been learning and experimenting with Palette. -> -> "The streamlined deployment process is just one part of the improvements we've got planned for our platform." says -> Kai. "I'm interested to learn how Palette's cluster profiles behave when applying updates and other changes to our -> clusters." -> -> Wren nods, knowingly. "Yes, that’s critical to avoid future outages like the incidents we’ve had when rolling out new -> features. After all, not every service is greenfield development, so we want services that have streamlined management -> processes too." + ## Prerequisites @@ -309,11 +294,4 @@ learn about how you can use Palette with Terraform. ## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic -Wren and Kai have followed this tutorial and now have a great understanding of what cluster profile updates mean to -deployed clusters. They are impressed with Palette's cluster management capabilities. - -> "Neat! Palette’s cluster profiles allow us to review all updates we apply to our clusters." says Kai. "I can finally -> take my vacation days, once we can safely maintain our clusters." -> -> "Don't I know the feeling?" laughs Wren. "I think we could all use more vacations, quiet weekends and less excitement -> when it comes to the Spacetastic platform." + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/azure.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/azure.md index 2a72c82120..65113bfa45 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/azure.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/azure.md @@ -9,7 +9,13 @@ tags: ["getting-started", "azure"] --- Palette supports integration with [Microsoft Azure](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us). You can deploy and manage -[Host Clusters](../../glossary-all.md#host-cluster) in Azure or Azure Government. +[Host Clusters](../../glossary-all.md#host-cluster) in Azure or Azure Government. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section +are centered around a fictional case study company. This approach gives you a solution focused approach, while +introducing you with Palette workflows and capabilities. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Welcome to Spacetastic! + + ## Get Started diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/create-cluster-profile.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/create-cluster-profile.md index 0a39e728e4..209f42c472 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/create-cluster-profile.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/create-cluster-profile.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ choose the desired Operating System (OS), Kubernetes, Container Network Interfac types, refer to [Cluster Profiles](../introduction.md#cluster-profiles). In this tutorial, you create a full profile directly from the Palette dashboard. Then, you add a layer to your cluster -profile by using a [community pack](../../integrations/community_packs.md) to deploy a web application. +profile by using a [community pack](../../integrations/community_packs.md) to deploy a web application. The concepts you +learn about in the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -111,3 +116,7 @@ host cluster using Microsoft Azure. You added a community pack to your profile t We recommend that you continue to the [Deploy a Cluster](./deploy-k8s-cluster.md) tutorial to deploy this cluster profile to a host cluster onto Azure. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/deploy-k8s-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/deploy-k8s-cluster.md index cbeca95b25..61b2a0f264 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/deploy-k8s-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/deploy-k8s-cluster.md @@ -14,10 +14,15 @@ Kubernetes with minimal effort. As you navigate the tutorial, refer to this diagram to help you understand how Palette uses a cluster profile as a blueprint for the host cluster you deploy. Palette clusters have the same node pools you may be familiar with: _control -plane nodes_ and _worker nodes_ where you will deploy applications. The result is a host cluster that Palette manages. +plane nodes_ and _worker nodes_ where you will deploy applications. The result is a host cluster that Palette manages. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, +Spacetastic Ltd. ![A view of Palette managing the Kubernetes lifecycle](/getting-started/getting-started_deploy-k8s-cluster_application.webp) +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + + ## Prerequisites To complete this tutorial, you will need the following. @@ -172,3 +177,7 @@ service provider. After the cluster deployed, you verified the Hello Universe ap We recommend that you continue to the [Deploy Cluster Profile Updates](./update-k8s-cluster.md) tutorial to learn how to update your host cluster. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md index 18b1b1f48f..c065c90c7b 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ provisioning of resources, collaborate on changes, and maintain a single source This tutorial will teach you how to use Terraform to deploy and update an Azure host cluster. You will learn how to create two versions of a cluster profile with different demo applications, update the deployed cluster with the new -cluster profile version, and then perform a rollback. +cluster profile version, and then perform a rollback. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started +section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -745,3 +750,7 @@ cluster profile roll backs. We encourage you to check out the [Scale, Upgrade, and Secure Clusters](./scale-secure-cluster.md) tutorial to learn how to perform common Day-2 operations on your deployed clusters. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/scale-secure-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/scale-secure-cluster.md index 5621047452..7d52f4a4cf 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/scale-secure-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/scale-secure-cluster.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ scans. This tutorial will teach you how to use the Palette UI to perform scale and maintenance tasks on your clusters. You will learn how to create Palette projects and teams, import a cluster profile, safely upgrade the Kubernetes version of a -deployed cluster and scale up your cluster nodes. +deployed cluster and scale up your cluster nodes. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section are +centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -516,3 +521,7 @@ them. We encourage you to check out the [Additional Capabilities](../additional-capabilities/additional-capabilities.md) to explore other Palette functionalities. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/setup.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/setup.md index 22cca48e83..9c9529d76f 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/setup.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/setup.md @@ -9,7 +9,12 @@ tags: ["getting-started", "azure"] --- In this guide, you will learn how to set up Palette for use with your Azure cloud account. These steps are required in -order to authenticate Palette and allow it to deploy host clusters. +order to authenticate Palette and allow it to deploy host clusters. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started +section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -62,3 +67,7 @@ You can verify your account is added. Now that you set up Palette for use with Azure, you can start deploying Kubernetes clusters to your Azure account. To learn how to get started with deploying Kubernetes clusters to Azure, we recommend that you continue to the [Create a Cluster Profile](./create-cluster-profile.md) tutorial to create a full cluster profile for your host cluster. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/update-k8s-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/update-k8s-cluster.md index 48fb6d818c..1d7d0219d7 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/update-k8s-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/azure/update-k8s-cluster.md @@ -22,7 +22,12 @@ update your Palette deployments. | Cluster overrides | Change the configuration of a single deployed cluster outside its cluster profile. | Save and apply the changes you've made to your cluster. | This tutorial will teach you how to update a cluster deployed with Palette to Microsoft Azure. You will explore each -cluster update method and learn how to apply these changes using Palette. +cluster update method and learn how to apply these changes using Palette. The concepts you learn about in +the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -288,3 +293,7 @@ rolling back workloads across your environments. We recommend that you continue to the [Cluster Management with Terraform](./deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md) page to learn about how you can use Palette with Terraform. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/create-cluster-profile.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/create-cluster-profile.md index 7d13b961c8..ef6a5aeb0d 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/create-cluster-profile.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/create-cluster-profile.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ choose the desired Operating System (OS), Kubernetes, Container Network Interfac types, refer to [Cluster Profiles](../introduction.md#cluster-profiles). In this tutorial, you create a full profile directly from the Palette dashboard. Then, you add a layer to your cluster -profile by using a [community pack](../../integrations/community_packs.md) to deploy a web application. +profile by using a [community pack](../../integrations/community_packs.md) to deploy a web application. The concepts you +learn about in the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -112,3 +117,7 @@ host cluster using GCP. You added a community pack to your profile to deploy a c We recommend that you continue to the [Deploy a Cluster](./deploy-k8s-cluster.md) tutorial to deploy this cluster profile to a host cluster onto GCP. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/deploy-k8s-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/deploy-k8s-cluster.md index 0f15e87ea9..3e791e8902 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/deploy-k8s-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/deploy-k8s-cluster.md @@ -14,10 +14,15 @@ Kubernetes with minimal effort. As you navigate the tutorial, refer to this diagram to help you understand how Palette uses a cluster profile as a blueprint for the host cluster you deploy. Palette clusters have the same node pools you may be familiar with: _control -plane nodes_ and _worker nodes_ where you will deploy applications. The result is a host cluster that Palette manages. +plane nodes_ and _worker nodes_ where you will deploy applications. The result is a host cluster that Palette manages. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, +Spacetastic Ltd. ![A view of Palette managing the Kubernetes lifecycle](/getting-started/getting-started_deploy-k8s-cluster_application.webp) +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + + ## Prerequisites To complete this tutorial, you will need the following. @@ -173,3 +178,7 @@ service provider. After the cluster deployed, you verified the Hello Universe ap We recommend that you continue to the [Deploy Cluster Profile Updates](./update-k8s-cluster.md) tutorial to learn how to update your host cluster. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md index cb8e58457b..f87bebb915 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ provisioning of resources, collaborate on changes, and maintain a single source This tutorial will teach you how to use Terraform to deploy and update a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) host cluster. You will learn how to create two versions of a cluster profile with different demo applications, update the deployed cluster -with the new cluster profile version, and then perform a rollback. +with the new cluster profile version, and then perform a rollback. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started +section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -734,3 +739,7 @@ cluster profile roll backs. We encourage you to check out the [Scale, Upgrade, and Secure Clusters](./scale-secure-cluster.md) tutorial to learn how to perform common Day-2 operations on your deployed clusters. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/gcp.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/gcp.md index 841e695514..b3657d821e 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/gcp.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/gcp.md @@ -9,7 +9,13 @@ tags: ["getting-started", "gcp"] --- Palette supports integration with [Google Cloud Platform](https://cloud.google.com/). You can deploy and manage -[Host Clusters](../../glossary-all.md#host-cluster) in GCP. +[Host Clusters](../../glossary-all.md#host-cluster) in GCP. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section +are centered around a fictional case study company. This approach gives you a solution focused approach, while +introducing you with Palette workflows and capabilities. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Welcome to Spacetastic! + + ## Get Started diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/scale-secure-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/scale-secure-cluster.md index 27adf739ec..7ca5f8536d 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/scale-secure-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/scale-secure-cluster.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ scans. This tutorial will teach you how to use the Palette UI to perform scale and maintenance tasks on your clusters. You will learn how to create Palette projects and teams, import a cluster profile, safely upgrade the Kubernetes version of a -deployed cluster and scale up your cluster nodes. +deployed cluster and scale up your cluster nodes. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section are +centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -516,3 +521,7 @@ them. We encourage you to check out the [Additional Capabilities](../additional-capabilities/additional-capabilities.md) to explore other Palette functionalities. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/setup.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/setup.md index c32e42e3ff..f13b0e3590 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/setup.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/setup.md @@ -9,7 +9,12 @@ tags: ["getting-started", "gcp"] --- In this guide, you will learn how to set up Palette for use with your Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cloud account. These -steps are required in order to authenticate Palette and allow it to deploy host clusters. +steps are required in order to authenticate Palette and allow it to deploy host clusters. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started +section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -50,3 +55,7 @@ You can verify your account is added. Now that you set up Palette for use with Google Cloud, you can start deploying Kubernetes clusters to your GCP account. To learn how to get started with deploying Kubernetes clusters to GCP, we recommend that you continue to the [Create a Cluster Profile](./create-cluster-profile.md) tutorial to create a full cluster profile for your host cluster. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/update-k8s-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/update-k8s-cluster.md index 4ae76126ba..4f2affb62e 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/update-k8s-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/gcp/update-k8s-cluster.md @@ -22,7 +22,12 @@ update your Palette deployments. | Cluster overrides | Change the configuration of a single deployed cluster outside its cluster profile. | Save and apply the changes you've made to your cluster. | This tutorial will teach you how to update a cluster deployed with Palette to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will -explore each cluster update method and learn how to apply these changes using Palette. +explore each cluster update method and learn how to apply these changes using Palette. The concepts you learn about in +the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -287,3 +292,7 @@ rolling back workloads across your environments. We recommend that you continue to the [Cluster Management with Terraform](./deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md) page to learn about how you can use Palette with Terraform. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/create-cluster-profile.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/create-cluster-profile.md index 6d1d6ca2d8..f2c469bd44 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/create-cluster-profile.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/create-cluster-profile.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ choose the desired Operating System (OS), Kubernetes, Container Network Interfac types, refer to [Cluster Profiles](../introduction.md#cluster-profiles). In this tutorial, you create a full profile directly from the Palette dashboard. Then, you add a layer to your cluster -profile by using a [community pack](../../integrations/community_packs.md) to deploy a web application. +profile by using a [community pack](../../integrations/community_packs.md) to deploy a web application. The concepts you +learn about in the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -138,3 +143,7 @@ custom workload. We recommend that you continue to the [Deploy a Cluster](./deploy-k8s-cluster.md) tutorial to deploy this cluster profile to a host cluster onto VMware. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/deploy-k8s-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/deploy-k8s-cluster.md index 54139c8836..89cb8d8bb8 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/deploy-k8s-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/deploy-k8s-cluster.md @@ -14,10 +14,15 @@ customized applications to Kubernetes with minimal effort. As you navigate the tutorial, refer to this diagram to help you understand how Palette uses a cluster profile as a blueprint for the host cluster you deploy. Palette clusters have the same node pools you may be familiar with: _control -plane nodes_ and _worker nodes_ where you will deploy applications. The result is a host cluster that Palette manages. +plane nodes_ and _worker nodes_ where you will deploy applications. The result is a host cluster that Palette manages. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, +Spacetastic Ltd. ![A view of Palette managing the Kubernetes lifecycle](/getting-started/getting-started_deploy-k8s-cluster_application.webp) +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + + ## Prerequisites To complete this tutorial, you will need the following. @@ -175,3 +180,7 @@ cluster deployed, you verified the Hello Universe application was successfully d We recommend that you continue to the [Deploy Cluster Profile Updates](./update-k8s-cluster.md) tutorial to learn how to update your host cluster. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md index 35fc498273..39c60b5a64 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ provisioning of resources, collaborate on changes, and maintain a single source This tutorial will teach you how to use Terraform to deploy and update a VMware vSphere host cluster. You will learn how to create two versions of a cluster profile with different demo applications, update the deployed cluster with the new -cluster profile version, and then perform a rollback. +cluster profile version, and then perform a rollback. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started +section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -794,3 +799,7 @@ perform cluster profile roll backs. We encourage you to check out the [Scale, Upgrade, and Secure Clusters](./scale-secure-cluster.md) tutorial to learn how to perform common Day-2 operations on your deployed clusters. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/scale-secure-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/scale-secure-cluster.md index 556f9695ed..2be3aa886b 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/scale-secure-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/scale-secure-cluster.md @@ -15,7 +15,12 @@ scans. This tutorial will teach you how to use the Palette UI to perform scale and maintenance tasks on your clusters. You will learn how to create Palette projects and teams, import a cluster profile, safely upgrade the Kubernetes version of a -deployed cluster and scale up your cluster nodes. +deployed cluster and scale up your cluster nodes. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section are +centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -531,3 +536,7 @@ execute on them. We encourage you to check out the [Additional Capabilities](../additional-capabilities/additional-capabilities.md) to explore other Palette functionalities. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/setup.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/setup.md index c51e22ef55..6e6e03d335 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/setup.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/setup.md @@ -9,7 +9,12 @@ tags: ["getting-started", "vmware"] --- In this guide, you will learn how to set up Palette for use with your VMware user account. These steps are required in -order to authenticate Palette and allow it to deploy host clusters. +order to authenticate Palette and allow it to deploy host clusters. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started +section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -54,3 +59,7 @@ the bridge between Palette and your private infrastructure environment. To learn how to get started with deploying Kubernetes clusters to VMware virtual machines, we recommend that you continue to the [Deploy a PCG with Palette CLI](./deploy-pcg.md) tutorial. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/update-k8s-cluster.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/update-k8s-cluster.md index 30b3edd143..bb850269be 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/update-k8s-cluster.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/update-k8s-cluster.md @@ -22,7 +22,12 @@ update your Palette deployments. | Cluster overrides | Change the configuration of a single deployed cluster outside its cluster profile. | Save and apply the changes you've made to your cluster. | This tutorial will teach you how to update a cluster deployed with Palette to VMware vSphere. You will explore each -cluster update method and learn how to apply these changes using Palette. +cluster update method and learn how to apply these changes using Palette. The concepts you learn about in +the Getting Started section are centered around a fictional case study company, Spacetastic Ltd. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Back at Spacetastic HQ + + ## Prerequisites @@ -294,3 +299,7 @@ rolling back workloads across your environments. We recommend that you continue to the [Cluster Management with Terraform](./deploy-manage-k8s-cluster-tf.md) page to learn about how you can use Palette with Terraform. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Catch up with Spacetastic + + diff --git a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/vmware.md b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/vmware.md index f5260ebf7b..534bb361c5 100644 --- a/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/vmware.md +++ b/docs/docs-content/getting-started/vmware/vmware.md @@ -9,7 +9,13 @@ tags: ["getting-started", "vmware"] --- Palette supports integration with [VMware](https://www.vmware.com). You can deploy and manage -[Host Clusters](../../glossary-all.md#host-cluster) on VMware. +[Host Clusters](../../glossary-all.md#host-cluster) on VMware. The concepts you learn about in the Getting Started section +are centered around a fictional case study company. This approach gives you a solution focused approach, while +introducing you with Palette workflows and capabilities. + +## πŸ§‘β€πŸš€ Welcome to Spacetastic! + + ## Get Started