Links#
SkyShift’s CLI, skyctl, offers a suite of commands for managing links between clusters, establishing bidirectional connections that enhance inter-cluster communication and service discovery. Details regarding how network communication is established is explained in networking. This section guides you through the creation, retrieval, and deletion of links, ensuring seamless connectivity across your clustered environment.
Creating a New Link#
The create link command initiates a new link between two specified clusters,
enabling them to communicate directly with each other.
Usage:
skyctl create link [OPTIONS] NAME
Options:
--source, -s: The name of the source cluster.--target, -t: The name of the target cluster.
Example:
skyctl create link myLink -s sourceCluster -t targetCluster
This command creates a new link named myLink between sourceCluster and targetCluster, facilitating a pathway for bidirectional communication.
Retrieving Link Information#
The get links command fetches details about one or all established links,
providing insight into the connectivity configuration.
Usage:
skyctl get link [OPTIONS] [NAME]
Options:
--watch, -w: Continuously monitor for changes in link status.
Example:
skyctl get link myLink
Executing this command retrieves information about the link named myLink. If no
name is specified, it fetches details of all links.
Deleting a Link#
The delete link command disbands a specified link between two clusters,
severing the established connection.
Usage:
skyctl delete link NAME
Example:
skyctl delete link myLink
This command removes the link named myLink, terminating the direct communication
pathway between the associated clusters.
Note
The deletion of a link is a significant action that disrupts the connectivity between clusters. Proceed with caution to ensure continuity of service.
Future Enhancements#
Looking ahead, SkyShift aims to automate the creation of links, streamlining service discovery and inter-cluster communication. This advancement will enable tasks in different clusters within the same namespace to discover and communicate with each other effortlessly, further enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of managing distributed environments.
Links serve as critical infrastructure components in distributed systems, ensuring that services across clusters can locate and interact with each other without manual configuration. By facilitating this level of interconnectivity, SkyShift empowers users to architect more resilient, scalable, and interconnected applications.