Deploy & Run
This comprehensive guide outlines the deployment and administration procedures for Gluesync across various environments, including Docker Compose and Kubernetes. Whether you’re evaluating Gluesync through our trial kit or planning a production deployment, you’ll find everything needed to get started.
Getting Started
- Quick Start Guide
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Get up and running with Gluesync quickly with our step-by-step guide. Learn how to download, install, and configure your first pipeline in minutes.
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🎯 Default installers (recommended) Download the Gluesync kit, select your operating system, and run the bundled installer. It provisions Docker or Podman, configures the Control Plane, and applies the same hardened defaults we run in production—no manual package installation required. Linux, Windows Server, and macOS installers are all covered inside the kit. The kit already includes Prometheus and Grafana. For this kit, you do not install or configure a second Prometheus or Grafana. In the Control Plane, Metrics and insights (gauge icon, left menu) is that Grafana. The default Grafana login is |
Deployment Options
Gluesync offers flexible deployment options to accommodate different operational requirements and infrastructure preferences:
- Default installers (recommended)
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The fastest way to reach a production-ready deployment. One script (Linux/Windows) or installer package (macOS) configures Docker or Podman for you, loads the Gluesync stack, and exposes the Control Plane.
- Docker Compose Deployment
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Ideal for development environments, quick evaluations, and smaller production deployments. This option provides a straightforward setup with minimal configuration, perfect for getting started with Gluesync or running proof-of-concept implementations.
- Kubernetes Deployment
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Recommended for production environments and enterprise-scale deployments. Leverages Kubernetes' robust orchestration capabilities for high availability, automated scaling, and efficient resource management. This option is particularly suitable for organizations already running Kubernetes clusters or requiring advanced deployment features.
- DIY deployment guides
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For sysadmins who must follow manual playbooks, this landing page groups the Docker, Podman, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes documents referenced as “DIY”. Includes best practices for system administration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Administration
- Administration Guide
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Learn how to manage, monitor, and maintain your Gluesync deployment. Includes best practices for system administration, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
Security
- Security Guide
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Comprehensive guide to Gluesync’s security features, including:
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Transport Layer Security (TLS) configuration
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Military-grade AES256 encryption for end-to-end data protection
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Node-to-node communication security
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Security best practices for production deployments
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Trial Kit Overview
The Gluesync trial kit provides a streamlined way to evaluate and understand our data synchronization platform. It includes carefully configured deployment manifests for both Docker Compose and Kubernetes environments, enabling immediate deployment and testing.
Trial Kit Components
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Enterprise-grade License: Valid for 30 days, providing full access to Gluesync’s features
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Ready-to-use Deployment Manifests:
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Docker Compose configuration or Kubernetes Helm Charts
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Pre-configured logging, monitoring, and observability tools
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Secure from day 0, with TLS and encryption enabled by default
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Core Hub Architecture
A single Core Hub instance efficiently manages and orchestrates multiple agents within your environment. When new agents are deployed, they are automatically discovered and can be immediately integrated into your data pipelines through the Core Hub’s intuitive interface.
This architecture ensures simplified management while maintaining the flexibility to scale your data synchronization infrastructure as your requirements evolve.