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Introduction to Suthep

What is Suthep?

Suthep is a command-line tool designed to simplify the deployment of web applications and services. It automates the complex process of setting up reverse proxies, SSL certificates, and managing deployments with zero downtime.

Why Use Suthep?

Simplified Deployment

Traditional deployment processes require manual configuration of:

  • Nginx reverse proxy rules
  • SSL certificate management
  • Docker container orchestration
  • Health check monitoring
  • Zero-downtime deployment strategies

Suthep handles all of this automatically with a simple YAML configuration file.

Key Benefits

  1. Time Savings - Deploy in minutes instead of hours
  2. Reduced Errors - Automated configuration reduces human error
  3. Zero Downtime - Rolling deployments ensure continuous service availability
  4. Easy Management - Simple commands to deploy, update, and manage services
  5. Cost Effective - Run multiple services on a single server efficiently

How It Works

Suthep follows a simple workflow:

  1. Configure - Create a suthep.yml configuration file
  2. Setup - Install prerequisites (Nginx, Certbot) with suthep setup
  3. Deploy - Deploy your services with suthep deploy

Behind the scenes, Suthep:

  • Generates Nginx configuration files
  • Obtains SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt
  • Manages Docker containers
  • Performs health checks
  • Handles zero-downtime deployments

Use Cases

Suthep is ideal for:

  • Small to Medium Applications - Deploy multiple services on a single server
  • Microservices - Manage multiple services with different domains
  • Docker Applications - Deploy containerized applications easily
  • API Services - Set up reverse proxies for API endpoints
  • Web Applications - Deploy web apps with automatic HTTPS

What You'll Learn

In this guide, you'll learn:

  • How to install and set up Suthep
  • How to create and configure deployment files
  • How to use all available commands
  • How to deploy different types of services
  • How to troubleshoot common issues
  • Advanced configuration options

Prerequisites

Before using Suthep, you should have:

  • Node.js 16+ installed
  • sudo/administrator access on your server
  • Domain names pointing to your server (for HTTPS)
  • Basic knowledge of YAML configuration files
  • Docker (optional, only if deploying Docker containers)

Next Steps

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