Operations¶
Guides for operating FoundationDB in production environments.
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Configuration
Configure clusters for your workload.
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Monitoring
Monitor cluster health and performance.
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Backup & Recovery
Protect your data with backups and point-in-time recovery.
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Upgrading
Upgrade FoundationDB clusters safely with zero downtime.
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Troubleshooting
Diagnose and resolve common issues.
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Kubernetes Deployment
Deploy on Kubernetes using the fdb-kubernetes-operator.
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Docker Development
Run FDB in Docker for local development and testing.
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Consistency Check Urgent NEW IN 7.3
Validate data consistency across storage server replicas.
Operations Overview¶
Running FoundationDB in production requires understanding:
- Cluster topology - How to size and configure nodes
- Redundancy modes - Balancing durability and performance
- Monitoring - What metrics to watch
- Maintenance - Upgrades, backups, recovery
Quick Reference¶
| Task | Guide |
|---|---|
| Initial cluster setup | Configuration |
| Add/remove nodes | Configuration |
| Set up alerts | Monitoring |
| Schedule backups | Backup & Recovery |
| Debug slow queries | Troubleshooting |
Production Checklist¶
Before going to production, ensure you have:
- At least 3 coordinator nodes
- Redundancy mode set appropriately
- Monitoring and alerting configured
- Backup schedule in place
- Runbook for common issues
Production Considerations
FoundationDB requires careful capacity planning. See Configuration for sizing guidelines.