Pre-installation Planning

Before installing Buzzy, it's important to plan your deployment to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. This guide covers the key considerations and requirements for a successful Buzzy installation.

Table of contents

1. System requirements

2. Architecture planning

3. Infrastructure requirements

4. Security considerations

5. Capacity planning

6. Network requirements

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System requirements

Minimum Requirements

• CPU: 2 vCPUs per service

• Memory: 4GB RAM per service

• Storage: 20GB available disk space

• Network: Reliable internet connection with adequate bandwidth

Recommended Requirements

• CPU: 4+ vCPUs per service for production workloads

• Memory: 8GB+ RAM per service for optimal performance

• Storage: SSD storage with 100GB+ available space

• Network: High-speed connection with redundancy

Supported Platforms

• Kubernetes: Version 1.16 or higher

• Docker: Version 19.03 or higher

• Operating Systems: Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+, CentOS 7+, RHEL 7+)

• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud

Architecture planning

Deployment Models

• Single-node: Development and testing environments

• Multi-node: Production environments with high availability

• Hybrid: Combination of on-premises and cloud resources

• Multi-region: Global deployments with regional presence

Service Components

• Buzzy Main: Core application service

• Buzzy Logging: Dedicated logging and analytics service

• Database: MongoDB cluster for data persistence

• Object Storage: S3-compatible storage for files and assets

• Load Balancer: Traffic distribution and SSL termination

Infrastructure requirements

Database Requirements

• MongoDB: Version 4.2 or higher

• Replica Set: Minimum 3 nodes for production

• Storage: Fast SSD storage with adequate IOPS

• Backup: Regular automated backups with point-in-time recovery

Object Storage Requirements

• S3 Compatibility: AWS S3 or compatible service (MinIO, etc.)

• Buckets: Two buckets (private and public)

• Access Control: Proper IAM policies and bucket permissions

• CDN: Content delivery network for global performance

Load Balancer Requirements

• SSL/TLS: Certificate management and termination

• Health Checks: Service health monitoring

• Session Affinity: Sticky sessions if required

• Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse

Security considerations

Network Security

• Firewall Rules: Restrict access to necessary ports only

• VPN Access: Secure administrative access

• Network Segmentation: Isolate services in separate subnets

• DDoS Protection: Protection against distributed attacks

Data Security

• Encryption: Data encryption in transit and at rest

• Key Management: Secure storage and rotation of encryption keys

• Access Controls: Role-based access control implementation

• Audit Logging: Comprehensive activity logging

Authentication and Authorization

• SSO Integration: Single sign-on with existing identity providers

• Multi-factor Authentication: Additional security for admin accounts

• Password Policies: Strong password requirements

• Session Management: Secure session handling and timeout

Capacity planning

User Load Estimation

• Concurrent Users: Expected number of simultaneous users

• Peak Usage: Maximum expected load during peak hours

• Growth Projections: Anticipated user growth over time

• Usage Patterns: Understanding of typical user behavior

Resource Scaling

• Horizontal Scaling: Adding more service instances

• Vertical Scaling: Increasing resources per instance

• Auto-scaling: Automatic scaling based on demand

• Load Testing: Performance testing under expected load

Storage Planning

• Data Growth: Estimated data storage requirements

• File Storage: Expected file upload volumes

• Backup Storage: Additional space for backups and archives

• Log Storage: Space requirements for audit and system logs

Network requirements

Bandwidth Requirements

• Internet Connectivity: Adequate bandwidth for user traffic

• Internal Network: High-speed connections between services

• CDN Integration: Content delivery for global users

• Monitoring: Network performance monitoring

DNS and Domain Management

• Domain Names: Registered domains for services

• SSL Certificates: Valid certificates for HTTPS

• DNS Configuration: Proper DNS records and failover

• Subdomain Strategy: Organization of service endpoints

Port Requirements

• HTTP/HTTPS: Ports 80 and 443 for web traffic

• Database: MongoDB default port 27017

• Object Storage: MinIO default port 9000

• Internal Communication: Various ports for service communication

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