Optimize Performance

ClousStation offers some quick and easy ways to configure deployments for achieving optimal performance.

Specifically, we offer the following features:

Horizontal Scaling with Replicas
Regional Deployments

Continue reading for information on how to configure these.

Configure Horizontal Scaling

Scale horizontally by manually increasing the number of replicas for a service.

Replica

To change the number of replicas per deploy within your service, go to the service settings view and look for the "Replicas" field in the "Deploy" section. This will create multiple instances of your service and distribute traffic between them.

Load Balancing Between Replicas

At the moment, ClousStation will randomly distribute requests to the replicas of your service. We plan to add more advanced load balancing strategies in the future. If you need more advanced load balancing, you can use an external load balancer such as Cloudflare to distribute traffic between your services.

Configure a Provider

The "Cloud Provider" selection allows you to choose the cloud service provider for your deployment. Cloud providers offer infrastructure, platform, and software services over the internet, enabling organizations to host applications, store data, and access computing resources remotely.

Cloud provider

When selecting a cloud provider, consider factors such as geographic location, pricing, service offerings, performance, and integration with existing infrastructure.

Available Cloud Providers

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
IBM Cloud
Alibaba Cloud
Oracle Cloud
Other (Specify)

Choosing the Right Cloud Provider

Assess Organizational Needs: Select a cloud provider that aligns with your organization's requirements, preferences, and budgetary considerations.
Evaluate Services and Features: Each provider offers a variety of services, such as:
- Compute instances
- Storage options
- Networking capabilities
- Security features
- Managed services
Consider Key Factors:
- Data residency and compliance requirements
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Support offerings and customer service
Optimize Costs:
- Review pricing models, including on-demand, reserved, and spot instances.
- Optimize your cloud expenses based on your usage and scaling needs.

By following these guidelines, you can choose the cloud provider that best fits your deployment requirements, ensuring performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.

Configure Cloud Region

The "Cloud Region" setting determines where your service will be deployed. Choosing the right region impacts application performance, latency, and compliance with data residency laws.

Cloud Region

Selecting a Cloud Region

Performance Considerations: Select a region closest to your primary users to reduce latency and improve response times.
Compliance and Regulations: Some regions have specific data residency requirements that must be followed.
Example: Deploying in eu-central ensures better performance for users in Central Europe.

Why Cloud Region Matters

Latency Optimization: Hosting your service near your users ensures faster load times.
Regulatory Compliance: Some industries and countries require data to be stored within specific regions.
Disaster Recovery: Deploying across multiple regions enhances redundancy and reliability.

By selecting the right cloud provider and region, you can optimize performance, security, and cost for your deployment, ensuring a seamless experience for your users.