Step 7: Review & Deploy

Final validation and deployment of your configured container.

Deployment Readiness

Before deployment, the platform validates your configuration:

Configuration Validation

The system checks for required settings and potential issues:

Common Validation Items:

✅ Container name is required: Ensure you've provided a valid container name
✅ Container image is required: Verify your image reference is complete
⚠️ Resource allocation: Check CPU and memory settings are appropriate
⚠️ Network configuration: Validate port configurations and conflicts
⚠️ Storage setup: Verify volume mounts and persistent storage

Configuration Summary

Review all your deployment settings:

Basic Container Settings

Container Name: Your application identifier
Container Image: Source image and tag
Resource Allocation: CPU and memory limits

CPU and Memory Allocation

CPU Allocation: Millicores allocated (e.g., 500m = 0.5 cores)
Memory Allocation: Memory limit (e.g., 512Mi)
Cluster Usage: Percentage of total cluster resources

Network Configuration

Configured Ports: All exposed ports and protocols
Access Methods: How your application will be accessible
Security Settings: Port exposure and protocol configuration

Application Configuration

Environment Variables: All configured environment settings
Secrets: Secure configuration (values hidden)
ConfigMaps: Non-sensitive configuration files

Storage & Configuration

Persistent Volume Claims: Long-term storage configuration
Volume Mounts: Filesystem mount points
Secrets: Secure data storage
ConfigMaps: Configuration file management
Tolerations: Node scheduling preferences

Pre-Deployment Checklist

Required Configuration

Container name is unique and descriptive
Container image is accessible and valid
Resource allocation matches application needs
Required ports are configured and documented
Environment variables are complete

Security Review

Sensitive data is stored in Secrets, not environment variables
Only necessary ports are exposed
Container runs with appropriate security context
Access controls are properly configured

Performance Validation

CPU and memory limits are appropriate for workload
Storage allocation meets application requirements
Network configuration supports expected traffic
Health checks are configured if needed

Operational Readiness

Monitoring and logging strategy is in place
Backup procedures are defined for persistent data
Rollback plan is available
Documentation is updated

Deployment Process

Once validation passes:

Deployment Steps

Final Review: Verify all settings match your requirements
Deploy: Click the deploy button to start the deployment process
Monitoring: Track deployment progress in real-time

Deployment Phases

Image Pull: Download container image to cluster nodes
Resource Allocation: Reserve CPU, memory, and storage
Volume Creation: Set up persistent volumes and mounts
Secret Injection: Mount secrets and ConfigMaps
Container Start: Launch container with configuration
Health Checks: Verify container health and readiness
Service Registration: Register with service discovery

Post-Deployment

After successful deployment:

Immediate Actions

Verify Status: Check container status shows "Running"
Test Connectivity: Validate network access and ports
Check Logs: Review startup logs for errors
Monitor Resources: Confirm resource usage is within limits

Dashboard Monitoring

Container Status: Running, pending, stopped, or failed states
Resource Usage: Real-time CPU and memory consumption
Network Activity: Port accessibility and traffic patterns
Logs: Application output and error messages

Management Operations

Scaling: Adjust CPU and memory allocations
Updates: Deploy new container versions
Configuration: Modify environment variables and settings
Troubleshooting: Access logs and diagnostic information

Validation Errors and Solutions

Common Validation Errors

Missing Required Fields

Error: "Container name is required"

Solution: Provide a unique, descriptive container name

Error: "Container image is required"

Solution: Specify a valid container image reference

Resource Conflicts

Error: "Insufficient cluster resources"

Solution: Reduce resource requests or wait for capacity

Error: "Port already in use"

Solution: Choose different ports or remove conflicting services

Configuration Issues

Error: "Invalid environment variable format"

Solution: Check variable names and values for syntax errors

Error: "Volume mount conflict"

Solution: Ensure mount paths don't overlap

Resolution Steps

Review Error Messages: Read validation feedback carefully
Check Dependencies: Verify external dependencies are available
Validate Configuration: Double-check all configuration values
Test Incrementally: Start with minimal configuration
Consult Documentation: Reference platform guides and examples

Rollback and Recovery

Rollback Scenarios

Deployment Failure: Automatic rollback to previous stable state
Configuration Error: Manual revert to known good configuration
Performance Issues: Scale back resources or revert changes
Security Concerns: Immediate isolation and configuration review

Recovery Procedures

Identify Issue: Determine root cause of failure
Stop Deployment: Halt problematic deployment if needed
Restore Configuration: Revert to last known good state
Validate Fix: Test resolution before re-deployment
Monitor Closely: Ensure stability after recovery

Best Practices for Deployment

Preparation

Start Small: Begin with minimal configuration and iterate
Test Thoroughly: Validate in development before production
Document Changes: Maintain clear deployment notes
Plan Rollback: Always have a rollback strategy

Deployment

Monitor Progress: Watch deployment status and logs
Validate Quickly: Test core functionality immediately
Check Dependencies: Ensure external services are accessible
Review Metrics: Confirm resource usage patterns

Post-Deployment

Continuous Monitoring: Set up alerts and dashboards
Performance Tuning: Optimize based on actual usage
Security Review: Regular security and compliance checks
Documentation Updates: Keep deployment docs current

Next: Your container is now deployed! Proceed to Container Management for ongoing operations and monitoring.

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