Advanced Guides
This section contains comprehensive guides for implementing advanced deployment scenarios and features with FTL. Each guide provides detailed, step-by-step instructions suitable for both experienced Docker users and those new to containerized deployments.
Available Guides
Health Checks
Learn how to implement robust health checks for your services to ensure reliable deployments and runtime monitoring. This guide covers configuration options, best practices, and troubleshooting common health check issues.
SSL Management
Comprehensive guide to SSL/TLS certificate management in FTL, including automatic certificate provisioning, renewal, and custom certificate configuration.
Zero-Downtime Deployments
Implement zero-downtime deployments for your applications using FTL's built-in capabilities. Learn about deployment strategies, container replacement, and handling stateful services.
Guide Structure
Each guide follows a consistent structure:
- Overview - Introduction to the topic and its importance
- Prerequisites - Required knowledge and setup
- Detailed Implementation - Step-by-step instructions
- Configuration Examples - Real-world configuration samples
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and their solutions
- Best Practices - Recommended approaches and patterns
Before You Begin
Before diving into these advanced guides, ensure you:
- Have FTL installed and configured on your system
- Are familiar with basic FTL concepts and commands
- Have completed the Getting Started guide
- Understand Docker basics and container deployment concepts
TIP
While these guides cover advanced topics, they include explanations of underlying concepts to help users of all experience levels understand and implement the features effectively.
WARNING
The examples in these guides assume you have a working FTL configuration file (ftl.yaml). Make sure to adapt the examples to match your specific project structure and requirements.