Region Configuration #

Cloud7 is equipped with integrated multi-region management capabilities, enabling centralized administration of geographically distributed cloud platforms. Within Cloud7, cloud providers can be assigned to different regions, allowing end-customers to switch between these regions via the top-right header drop-down menu to provision resources in the desired location.

You may add one or multiple cloud providers to a single region. The “Providers” menu will display the associated providers and available features once a region is selected by resellers or customers.

List Regions #

1. To view regions, please login as Cloud-Admin (or an associated staff-member with required privileges) and navigate to the menu path Configuration >> Providers & Regions >> Region Configuration.
   
2. On this page, all your current Activated & Deactivated regions will list.

Add Regions #

1. To add a new region, please click on “Create” button.
   
2. On the Create Region page, provide Region Name and Description, and then click on “Done” button in the footer. A new region will be added successfully.
   

Edit Regions #

1. To edit the name or description of a region, please click on the name of the region on the Region Configuration page.
   
2. A drawer will open with option to update the new name or the description. Provide the required information.
   
3. Click on “Done” button in the footer to submit the new information.

Delete Regions #

1. In order to delete a region, please click on the “Delete” button against the required region.
   
2. You will be prompted to confirm the delete action. Please select “Confirm” to proceed with the delete action.
   
3. A success message will appear upon successful removal of the region.

Provider Configuration #

Monitoring Configuration #

Cloud7 integrates seamlessly with Elasticsearch and Kibana to gather and visualize event data and monitoring information. This integration enables comprehensive tracking and analysis of various activities and resource usage within the Cloud7 environment.

OpenStack Data Sync #

When OpenStack is used as a provider, Cloud7 ensures continuous synchronization between OpenStack and Cloud7 using Elasticsearch. This is achieved by capturing event data from Ceilometer, OpenStack’s telemetry service, which collects metrics and event data.

Cloud7 utilizes Elasticsearch to aggregate and index this data, allowing it to monitor and track resources created directly within OpenStack, even if they were not provisioned through Cloud7. This ensures that Cloud7 remains up-to-date with all resources and events, providing a unified and consistent view of the infrastructure.

By leveraging the power of Elasticsearch and Kibana, Cloud7 enhances its monitoring capabilities, ensuring that all events and resources are accurately reflected within the platform. This integration not only improves data accuracy but also provides Cloud Admins with powerful tools for data visualization and analysis.

Elasticsearch Configurations #

1. To view Elasticsearch Settings, please login as Cloud-Admin (or a staff member with the necessary privileges) and navigate to the menu Configuration >> Providers & Regions >> Monitoring Configuration.
2. Click on the “Edit” icon in Elasticsearch Settings section to open its configuration drawer.
3. In the drawer, provide required details to connect Cloud7 with Elasticsearch environment:
   1. In “Elasticsearch URL” field, provide the URL for Elasticsearch environment.
   2. In “Username” field, specify the username for the Elasticsearch account through which Cloud7 will connect with Elasticsearch.
   3. Specify the password for the Elasticsearch account in the “Password” field.
   4. In “Trusted CA Fingerprint” field, specify CA fingerprint.
4. Click on “Verify” button to test the connectivity and upon success click on “Save” button in the footer to save and submit the configurations.

Kibana Configurations #

1. To view Kibana Settings, please login as Cloud-Admin (or a staff member with the necessary privileges) and navigate to the menu Configuration >> Providers & Regions >> Monitoring Configuration.
2. Click on the “Edit” icon in Kibana Settings section to open its configuration drawer.
3. In the drawer, provide required details to connect Cloud7 with Kibana environment:
   1. In “Kibana URL” field, provide the URL for Kibana environment.
   2. In “Username” field, specify the username for the Kibana account through which Cloud7 will connect with Kibana.
   3. Specify the password for the Kibana account in the “Password” field.
4. Click on “Verify” button to test the connectivity and upon success click on “Save” button in the footer to save and submit the configurations.