CloudDTE Installation & System Requirements
Installation Overview
Installing CloudDTE is a straightforward, modular process that can be executed on-premise or in a hybrid environment.
The platform uses Helm-based installers, automated scripts, and infrastructure-as-code templates to deploy all required Kubernetes services, monitoring stacks, and supporting components.
Installation Goals
- Fully automated provisioning of Kubernetes, Helm, and core services.
- Validation of hardware, network, and storage requirements before deployment.
- Optional integration with enterprise authentication (LDAP / Entra ID).
- Ready-to-use Dev/Test namespaces and Jenkins pipelines upon completion.
System Requirements
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 16 cores | 32 cores + |
| Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB + |
| Storage | 1 TB NFS or SSD | 2 TB NVMe / NetApp NFS |
| Network | 1 GbE | 10 GbE |
| Operating System | CentOS 7 / Rocky Linux 9 | RHEL 9 Enterprise |
| Kubernetes Version | 1.24 + | Latest Stable |
| Internet Access | Optional | Required for Artifact Hub sync |
| User Permissions | Root / sudo access | Full sudo + SSH key-based access |
💡 For large environments, a minimum of 3 control-plane nodes and 3 worker nodes is recommended.
Installation Phases
Phase 1 – Environment Preparation
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Validate hardware specs and ensure static IP range (
192.168.1.x). - Configure DNS, NTP, and NFS storage.
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Install base OS packages (
docker,python3,git).
Phase 2 – Core Platform Deployment
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kubeadm or RKE2. - Configure control plane and join worker nodes.
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Apply Helm to install:
- Ingress Controller (Nginx)
- Storage Controller (OpenEBS)
- Monitoring Stack (Prometheus + Grafana)
- Logging Stack (Elasticsearch + Kibana + Filebeat)
- Registry (Harbor)
- Certificate Manager (Cert-Manager)
Phase 3 – Automation & Integration
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Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines. - Connect to source control (GitHub, Azure DevOps).
- Configure user namespaces, roles, and RBAC policies.
- Enable metrics dashboards and alerts.
Phase 4 – Validation & Handover
- Run diagnostic scripts to confirm cluster health.
- Generate kubeconfig files for admins and developers.
- Validate monitoring, ingress routing, and storage mounts.
Security & Access Setup
During installation, CloudDTE implements secure defaults:
- RBAC for user and team isolation.
- TLS Certificates auto-issued by Cert-Manager.
- Vault for secret management.
- Restricted Shell Access for limited users.
Integration options:
- Active Directory / LDAP for centralized authentication.
- SSO using Entra ID / OAuth 2.0.
- Network Policies for namespace isolation.
Post-Installation Tools
Once installation completes, CloudDTE ships with:
- Kubernetes Dashboard for cluster visualization.
- Jenkins Pipelines pre-configured for Dev/Test deployment.
- Grafana dashboards for infrastructure and application metrics.
- Kibana dashboards for centralized logs.
- Helm Repositories connected to Tracston’s internal registry and Artifact Hub.
Upgrade & Maintenance
Upgrades are handled via Helm chart versioning and can be performed without downtime using:
Automated scripts verify compatibility and backup configuration before each upgrade.
Tracston provides support scripts for log collection, node replacement, and version patching.
Deployment Timeframes
| Environment Size | Typical Setup Time |
|---|---|
| Small (Lab / POC) | 2 – 4 hours |
| Medium (3 nodes + monitoring) | 4 – 8 hours |
| Large (High-Availability) | 1 – 2 days |
All installations are designed to be repeatable and automated using Tracston’s IaC templates.
Get CloudDTE for Your Organization
CloudDTE is available as a licensed installation package including:
- Full installation scripts and Helm charts
- Documentation and configuration guides
- Support from Tracston engineers
💬 Contact the Tracston team to receive your installation copy, licensing details, or a live demo.
📧 Email: info@tracston.com
🌐 Website: www.tracston.com