#Cluster Plugin

#Overview

Cluster plugins allow you to extend the functionality of your platform by installing additional components. This document guides you through viewing, installing, and upgrading cluster plugins on your platform.

#Viewing Available Plugins

To view all plugins provided by the platform:

1. Navigate to the platform management view
2. Click on the left navigation menu: Platform Management > Marketplace > Cluster Plugin

This page displays all available plugins and their current status.

#Installing Plugins

If a plugin shows an "absent" status, follow these steps to install it:

1. Download the plugin package:

   • Visit the Custom Portal to download the corresponding plugin package
   • If you don't have access to the Custom Portal, contact technical support

2. Upload the package to the platform:

   • Use the violet tool to publish the package to the platform
   • For detailed instructions on using this tool, refer to the CLI

3. Verify the upload:

   • Navigate to Platform Management > Marketplace > Upload Packages
   • Switch to the Cluster Plugin tab
   • Locate the uploaded plugin name
   • The plugin details will display the version(s) of the package uploaded to the platform

4. Install the plugin:

   • If the plugin shows a "ready" status, click Install
   • Some plugins require installation parameters; refer to the specific plugin's user documentation for parameter details
   • Some plugins have no installation parameters and will begin installation immediately after clicking Install

#Upgrading Plugins

To upgrade an existing plugin to a newer version:

1. Upload the new version:

   • Follow the same process to upload the new version of the plugin to the platform

2. Verify the new version:

   • Navigate to Platform Management > Marketplace > Upload Packages
   • Switch to the Cluster Plugin tab
   • In the package details of the corresponding plugin, you can see the new version has been uploaded

3. Perform the upgrade:

   • Navigate to Platform Management > Clusters > Clusters
   • Clusters with installed plugins that can be upgraded will display an upgrade icon
   • Enter the cluster details and switch to the Features tab
   • The upgrade button under the features component will be activated
   • Click Upgrade to complete the plugin upgrade process

#Support

If you encounter any issues during the installation or upgrade process, please contact technical support for assistance.