Recommended skillset and training for deployment
To perform the container-based deployment of BMC Helix Edge, you must be proficient with the following technologies and skills:
Technology | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
Docker | Docker is a software framework for managing containers. It is used to build container images. | |
Containers | BMC Helix Edge leverages the containerized microservices architecture to combine broad monitoring and event management capabilities. Containers are software units that contain everything needed to run a workload or process. | |
Kubernetes | During the BMC Helix Edge on-premises installation, the deployment manager deploys the software inside the Kubernetes cluster. | |
NGINX Ingress Controller | NGINX Ingress Controller provides services such as SSL termination, Layer 7 routing, and load balancing. | |
Load Balancer (External Load Balancer) | The Load Balancer is a proxy application that ensures all client requests are distributed to the backend servers in the Kubernetes cluster. It also ensures optimal utilization of the backend applications and that no node in the cluster gets overloaded. | |
Harbor Registry | Harbor Registry is a container image for installing the products in the BMC Docker Trusted Registry (DTR). It synchronizes the container images to a local container repository and configures the deployment pipeline to use the container images from the local repository. | |
Linux | Use the Linux shell script to deploy and upgrade BMC Helix Edge. |
Recommended skills
BMC recommends that you have the following knowledge and skills to install BMC Helix Edge:
Tools / Technology | Description | References |
|---|---|---|
Docker commands | Docker commands perform various operations, such as building a Docker image or running a container. | |
Kubectl | Kubectl utility connects with the Kubernetes server and runs commands against a cluster. | |
Helm | Helm is the package manager for deploying applications in Kubernetes. | |
SSL certificate | Secure Sockets Layer is a security protocol that creates a secure communication channel. |
Recommended training
BMC recommends that you complete the following training:
Training | Reference |
|---|---|
Linux commands | |
BMC Helix IT Operations Management deployment |