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 Projects" to view the list of available projects.
Once you are navigated inside a project, this area allows you to perform several actions:
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Download
kubeconfig
files for cluster connections. -
Execute
kubectl
commands directly within a cluster environment.
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Downloading Kubeconfig Files
To download kubeconfig
files 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
kubeconfig
file.After downloading, you must export the kubeconfig
file to your local environment to utilize it with your Kubernetes tools.
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.