CLOLYTIC Container as a Service (CaaS) is a managed Kubernetes platform based on AWS EKS that allows you to deploy and manage containerized applications without worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

Step 1: Accessing the Platform

Login to the CaaS Portal

  1. Open your browser and go to:
    https://containers.clolytic.com

  2. You will be redirected to the CLOLYTIC login page.

  3. Log in using your CLOLYTIC customer credentials.

  4. After successful login, you will be redirected back to:
    containers.clolytic.com

Step 2: Dashboard Overview

After logging in, you will see the main dashboard with the following sections:

  • Catalog – catalog of ready-to-use applications.

  • Applications – your deployed applications.

  • Services – Kubernetes Services and networking.

  • Configuration – kubeconfig access.

⚠️ Important:
You only have access to your pre-created namespace.
Creating or managing namespaces is not allowed.

Step 3: Deploying an Application from the Catalog

  1. From the main menu, open "Catalog".

  2. Select an application (e.g. WordPress).

  3. Review the application description.

  4. Click "Deploy".

  5. Enter an application name.

  6. Adjust parameters if needed (or keep defaults).

  7. Click "Submit".

The application will be deployed automatically.
You can track the progress in "Applications".

Step 4: Managing Applications

View Applications

  • Go to "Applications".

  • See all deployed applications.

  • Check status: Running, Pending, Failed.

Access an Application

  1. Click on the application.

  2. Check "Access URLs".

  3. Copy and open the URL in your browser.

Upgrade an Application

  • Select the application.

  • Click "Upgrade".

  • Update configuration or version.

  • Click "Submit".

Delete an Application

  • Select the application.

  • Click "Delete".

  • Confirm the action.

Step 5: Domain Configuration (Hostname)

To expose your application using a custom domain:

  1. Go to "Applications".

  2. Select your application.

  3. Add a hostname (e.g. myapp.example.com).

  4. Click "Save".

Automatic Configuration

  • Ingress is created automatically.

  • Cloudflare integration is enabled.

  • SSL certificate is generated automatically.

  • CDN and DDoS protection are enabled.

DNS Configuration

You will receive an IP address or CNAME record.
Add it to your domain’s DNS settings.

Step 6: Using kubectl (Optional)

Download kubeconfig

  1. From the main menu, go to "Configuration".

  2. Click "Download kubeconfig".

  3. Save the file locally.

Configure kubectl

export KUBECONFIG=/path/to/clolytic-kubeconfig.yaml
kubectl get pods

Common Commands

# Pods
kubectl get pods

# Services
kubectl get services

# Deployments
kubectl get deployments

# Pod logs
kubectl logs <pod-name>

# Follow logs
kubectl logs -f <pod-name>

⚠️ Access is limited to your namespace only.

Step 7: Using K9s (Recommended)

K9s is a powerful terminal-based UI tool for managing Kubernetes clusters.
It provides fast navigation, live logs, and easy troubleshooting.

Install K9s

macOS

brew install derailed/k9s/k9s

Linux

curl -sS https://webinstall.dev/k9s | bash

Windows

choco install k9s

Start K9s

export KUBECONFIG=/path/to/clolytic-kubeconfig.yaml
k9s

K9s will automatically load your context and namespace.

Popular Applications from the Catalog

  • WordPress – CMS platform.

  • MySQL – relational database.

  • PostgreSQL – relational database.

  • Redis – in-memory cache.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create a new namespace?
No. Your namespace is pre-created and managed by CLOLYTIC.

How many applications can I deploy?
Depends on your plan and resource quotas (CPU, RAM, Storage).

Can I use my own Docker images?
Yes, from public or private Docker registries.

How does SSL work?
SSL certificates are automatically issued and renewed via Cloudflare.

 

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