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Endpoints are the FlexDeploy representation of a device or virtual machine where plugins can be runexecuted. They hold connection and host details that allow FlexDeploy to connect to and perform commands on the server.
FlexDeploy utilizes an agent-less as well as agent-based (available since 6.5.0.3) architecture to connect to computers across private or public networks/clouds to execute build and deploy operations. This architecture uses a secured communication protocol (SSH) or HTTPS. If HTTPS protocol is desired then agent installation is necessary. SSH connectivity eliminates the need for installing and managing software(agent) on every build and deployment target.
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To inactivate an Endpoint click the Active link on the desired endpoint, and it will toggle to Inactive. This will hide that Endpoint after leaving the screen, until the Active checkbox is unchecked. To reactivate an Endpoint, click the Inactive link and it will toggle back to Active
Endpoint Directory Structure
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The scratch folder is only created when using "Run as User" for the endpoint. This folder is created and owned Endpoint user, whereby all other directories are owned by the Run As User. This is required to facilitate the upload/download of files which are performed using the endpoint user. |
security
The security directory holds information related to the SSH connection between the FlexDeploy server and the Endpoint server and is used for secure communications.
work
The work directory contains every invocation of a plugin operation that has occurred on the Endpoint. There is additional file structure under the work directory based on the execution project id and the current execution id of the given project.
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