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CORE FEATURES
DATA PLACEMENT & PROCESSING
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
ADDITIONAL USE CASES
Download IgniteARCHITECTURAL BACKBONE
CORE FEATURES
DATA PLACEMENT & PROCESSING
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
ADDITIONAL USE CASES
Apache Ignite
Operations Built In
Monitoring, recovery, and security for production deployments
Apache Ignite provides built-in operational capabilities for production deployments. OpenTelemetry metrics enable monitoring through standard observability stacks. System views expose internal state through SQL. Raft snapshots and Meta Storage backup provide recovery mechanisms. Authentication and SSL/TLS secure cluster access.
Monitoring and Observability
OpenTelemetry Metrics
Apache Ignite exports metrics using OpenTelemetry standards. Track operation latencies, throughput, error rates, and resource utilization. Integrate with Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or any OpenTelemetry-compatible monitoring system.
System Views
Query cluster state through SQL system views. Examine node status, partition distribution, transaction state, and running jobs. Standard SQL access enables integration with existing monitoring tools and custom dashboards.
Metric Categories
Metrics cover client connections, SQL query execution, transaction processing, replication lag, storage engine performance, and network traffic. Filter metrics by node or partition. This comprehensive coverage enables full-stack observability.
Custom Metrics
Applications register custom metrics through the OpenTelemetry API. Track business-level indicators alongside system metrics. This unified approach simplifies correlation between application behavior and system performance.
Recovery and Backup
Raft Snapshots
Each partition maintains Raft snapshots for recovery. Snapshots capture partition state at specific points in time. New nodes or recovering nodes restore from snapshots before replaying logs. This accelerates recovery compared to full log replay.
Meta Storage Backup
Meta Storage stores critical cluster metadata including schema, configuration, and partition assignments. Backup Meta Storage separately from data partitions. Recovery requires both partition data and Meta Storage state for full cluster restoration.
Snapshot Management
Configure snapshot frequency and retention. Balance storage cost against recovery time objectives. Automatic garbage collection removes outdated snapshots. This management ensures snapshots remain available without consuming excessive storage.
Disaster Recovery
Combine snapshots with distributed replication for disaster recovery. Snapshots provide point-in-time recovery. Replication provides continuous availability. This layered approach addresses both data loss prevention and recovery time requirements.
Security
Authentication
Apache Ignite supports username/password authentication. Configure authentication providers for different deployment environments. Failed authentication attempts log for security monitoring. This protects cluster access from unauthorized clients.
SSL/TLS Encryption
Enable SSL/TLS for client-to-cluster and node-to-node communication. Support for standard certificate formats. Configure cipher suites and protocols. This protects data in transit from network eavesdropping.
Authorization
Control access to tables and operations through permissions. Grant read, write, or admin privileges per user. This fine-grained control enables multi-tenant deployments and compliance with access policies.
Audit Logging
Log security-relevant events including authentication attempts, authorization failures, and schema changes. Integrate with SIEM systems for security monitoring. This audit trail supports compliance requirements and security investigations.
Command Line Tools
CLI for Administration
The Ignite CLI provides commands for cluster management. Start and stop nodes. Create tables and distribution zones. Execute SQL queries. Inspect cluster topology. This enables scripted administration and troubleshooting.
Cluster Inspection
Query node status, partition distribution, and replication state through CLI commands. Export metrics for analysis. This command-line access supports automation and remote administration scenarios.
Diagnostic Tools
The CLI includes diagnostic commands for troubleshooting. Analyze thread dumps. Inspect transaction state. Export partition data for analysis. These tools help diagnose issues in production environments.
REST API
Apache Ignite exposes a REST API for programmatic administration. Execute SQL queries. Manage tables and zones. Query cluster state. This HTTP interface enables integration with orchestration systems and custom tooling.
How Operations Connect to the Foundation
Raft Snapshots for Recovery
Distributed replication through Raft enables partition snapshots. Each partition maintains recoverable state. This provides fast recovery without requiring external backup systems for availability.
Meta Storage Backup
Meta Storage holds critical cluster metadata. Backup operations export this state for disaster recovery. The coordination layer enables consistent snapshots of distributed metadata.
System Views Through SQL
System views expose cluster state through SQL queries. Use standard SQL tools for monitoring. This integration simplifies operations by leveraging existing SQL infrastructure.
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System Views Documentation