Core Tasks
This section covers the essential operational tasks you'll perform with FTL. Each task is fundamental to managing your deployments effectively.
Available Tasks
Building
Learn how to build and manage Docker images for your services:
- Building images locally
- Using build arguments and environment variables
- Pushing to registries
- Multi-stage builds
Deployment
Understand the deployment process and options:
- Zero-downtime deployments
- Rolling updates
- Deployment strategies
- Rollback procedures
Server Setup
Configure your server for FTL deployments:
- System requirements
- Docker installation
- Network configuration
- Security settings
Logging
Monitor your applications through logs:
- Viewing service logs
- Log aggregation
- Real-time log streaming
- Log retention policies
Tunneling
Establish secure connections to your services:
- SSH tunneling to remote services
- Local development with remote dependencies
- Database access
- Debugging tools
Common Workflows
Here are some typical workflows combining multiple core tasks:
Initial Application Setup
Development Cycle
Maintenance Operations
Task Organization
Each task in this section follows a consistent structure:
- Overview: Brief description of the task
- Usage: Common use cases and examples
- Options: Available configuration options
- Best Practices: Recommended approaches
- Troubleshooting: Common issues and solutions
Quick Reference
Here's a quick reference for the most commonly used commands in core tasks:
# Building
ftl build [--skip-push]
# Deployment
ftl deploy
# Logging
ftl logs [service] [-f]
# Tunneling
ftl tunnelsNext Steps
After familiarizing yourself with these core tasks, you might want to explore:
- Configuration Options for fine-tuning your setup
- Advanced Guides for specific use cases
- CLI Reference for detailed command information
TIP
Each core task can be performed independently, but they're designed to work together seamlessly in your deployment workflow.