Set up EdgeConnect

EdgeConnect facilitates secure interactions between applications, workflows, and internal systems within a Kubernetes environment. This guide provides information on how to deploy and configure EdgeConnect using Dynatrace.

Create EdgeConnect

Configure EdgeConnect

Verify that EdgeConnect is up

Create EdgeConnect

To create EdgeConnect, follow the instruction provided in Create a new EdgeConnect configuration.

Configure EdgeConnect

1. Before applying the configuration, ensure you have all the necessary details. See the configuration fields in EdgeConnect parameters.

2. Use the kubectl command to apply the EdgeConnect configuration to your cluster:

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   kubectl apply -f - <<EOF
   apiVersion: dynatrace.com/v1alpha1
   kind: EdgeConnect
   metadata:
     name: sample-edge-connect-name
     namespace: dynatrace
   spec:
     apiServer: "<environment-id>.dev.apps.dynatracelabs.com"
     replicas: 1
     oauth:
       clientSecret: edge-connect-client-secret
       endpoint: https://sso-dev.dynatracelabs.com/sso/oauth2/token
       resource: urn:dtenvironment:<tenant>
   EOF

Verify that EdgeConnect is up

After configuring EdgeConnect, use the command below to check the status of your EdgeConnect.

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kubectl get edgeconnects -n dynatrace

Ensure that the status displays Running.

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NAME          APISERVER                             STATUS    AGE
sample-edge-connect-name   <environment-id>.dev.apps.dynatracelabs.com   Running   16m