Paralus End-User Documentation
What is Paralus?
Paralus is a free, open source tool that enables controlled, audited access to Kubernetes infrastructure.
How to Access Paralus?
Access
Follow these steps to access Paralus:
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Navigate to the Paralus web portal: console.paralus.vshn.ch.
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Select "Sign in with VSHN Keycloak" and sign in with your VSHN credentials.
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Use the dashboard to manage your Kubernetes clusters.
Features of Paralus
This section provides a concise overview of the main functionalities available in the Paralus web console. It includes instructions on managing and accessing Kubernetes clusters, configuring user permissions, and utilizing the command-line interface directly within the web UI.
Managing and Accessing Your Cluster
To manage and access your Kubernetes cluster using the Paralus web console:
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Log in to the Paralus console.
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Select "Go To Project" to see your clusters in a specific project.
Once you are navigated inside a project, this area allows you to perform several actions:
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Download a
kubeconfigfile for cluster connections. See Downloading Kubeconfig Files below. -
Execute
kubectlcommands directly within a cluster environment. See Using Kubectl in the Web UI below.
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Downloading Kubeconfig Files
To download a kubeconfig file for local use:
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Navigate to the "Projects" section of the console.
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Select the desired project and download the
kubeconfigfile.After downloading, you must export the kubeconfigfile to your local environment to utilize it with your Kubernetes tools.
Using Kubectl in the Web UI
To execute kubectl commands within the web UI:
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Navigate to your project.
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Click on the "Kubectl" option for a cluster to open the command interface.
Here, you can directly execute kubectlcommands as if you were using your local command-line interface.
Configuring User Permissions
User permissions are exclusively managed by organizational administrators:
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Please get in touch with us for modifications or inquiries regarding user permissions.
Paralus for Rancher Users
To ensure a smooth transition, familiarize yourself with the operational specifics detailed in our guide here: Differences Between Rancher and Paralus.