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.
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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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