RightScale uses RightScale to manage its own infrastructure including production, staging, development, and meta systems. The production environment has hundreds of servers running in various clouds to provide high availability. Upgrades are done by launching new servers with the latest code while keeping existing servers available as a rollback option. Monitoring is extensive and includes monitoring the monitoring systems. Key RightScale features like server templates and the library are very useful but some areas could be improved.
2. Topics RightScale managed by RightScale Meta, production, staging & development An overview of the production system QuisCustodietIpsosCustodes Deploying RightScale – best practices What we love about using RightScale Features that are difficult to use
4. RightScale: Cloud Management Platform RightScale Meta Production RightScale Production RightScale Staging RightScale Development Customer A Customer D RightScale Development
5. A multitude of RightScale systems Meta Production currently lives outside the cloud Use only to manage the production system Only RightScale ops accounts Production: my.rightscale.com Reaching 200 servers, a large fraction in EC2 us-east Servers in every cloud to achieve high availability Servers allocated in well defined availability zones A few staging systems used for integration and QA Ad hoc systems for performance testing, demos, betas Many development systems with simplified configurations A development system at the click of a button
7. Some interesting RightScale numbers 1.65M servers launched by RightScale RightScale continuously monitors more than 60k servers Every day at RightScale: 2,000 array resize actions are executed 35,000 alert escalations are triggered 20,000 escalation emails are sent to users 9.0TB of monitoring data is exchange with our servers 1.6TB of logging data is sent to our servers
8. RightScale production – simplified others Main App Front Ends logging API dashboard databases daemons DB Master monitoring DB Slave mirrors
9. What is that our users do? Dashboard, API, monitoring graphs & event notifications Most of the requests are monitoring updates 85% (70%) Dashboard and API represent 7% of requests but 26% of traffic
10. We eat our own dog food Production servers organized into independent deployments Core servers: frontends, core/api servers, databases, daemons
11. We eat our own dog food Extensive use of security groups to isolate servers ServerTemplates are maintained for each major release Ability to launch exact configurations of past versions
12. Monitoring, alerts & escalations Monitor as much as possible, what is relevant and display it in insightful ways The need to quickly detect patterns and abnormalities Proactively eliminate the conditions that raise critical alerts No broken windows policy APIs Cores
13. QuisCustodietIpsosCustodes?* The need to monitor the monitoring and alerting systems Extensive use of alerts to monitor the responsiveness of all the RightScale servers Instance and EBS failures gives us headaches Decoupling the meta & production monitoring and alerting systems * Who watches the watchmen?
14. How to Monitor hundreds of servers? Starting to use stacked graphs & heat maps The need to quickly detect patterns and abnormalities
15. Our favorite RightScale features RightImages: never again the need to build custom images Input inheritance: makes it easy to keep the configurations of dozens of servers in sync ServerTemplates: very easy to reproduce configurations in production, staging and development The Library: there is always an example of something new that can be adapted to our needs Monitoring: easy to make a collectdplugins to monitor just about anything
16. Our not so favorite features ServerTemplate inputs: powerful but too many of them make templates difficult to use Revision management: a way to go to make users aware of new revisions and version and how to update The Library: checking out new resources from library is not easy Alerts: they work pretty well but they are not easy to configure, in particular, custom ones
17. Best practices: upgrading RightScale Avoid upgrading existing servers; instead launch fresh ones with new software (fail forward) Not possible on some components, e.g. monitoring servers, which are in the hundreds The cost of duplicating servers is minimal Old servers can take over in case something goes wrong Launch additional slaves to capture recovery points One slave continues to replicate in case of master failure Another slave is frozen at upgrade point – can rollback by failing over Don’t forget to take snapshots in case of major failure
18. Upgrading RightScale: Step by Step Front Ends Main App Main App servers with new code take snapshot at cutoff Databases DB Master DB Slave DB Slave stop replication cut access to site stop all access to DB servers with old code
19. Upgrading RightScale: Step by Step Front Ends Main App Main App servers with new code snapshot at cutoff reconnect all servers Databases DB Master DB Slave DB Slave stop replication servers with old code
20. Upgrading RightScale: Step by Step Front Ends Main App Main App servers with new code reconnect all servers open access to site Databases DB Master DB Slave DB Slave servers with old code
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RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.
RightScale'sServerTemplates allow you to capture best practices for provisioning and automating cloud infrastructure. In this breakout session, we will explore how you can leverage the RightScale platform to share ServerTemplates with others. Specifically, we'll walk through the steps to share and update ServerTemplates across your organization. We'll also show you how to publish ServerTemplates publicly for the whole world to use. This topic is best for: IT members who are responsible for maintaining server configurations within the organization, developers who would like to share work product within their group or ISVs wishing to reach cloud users by publishing through RightScale.