Image source: Cachet: The Open Source Status Page System (cachethq.io)

Cachet.io — Free Self-hosted Status page!

Cachet.io is an essential platform for organizations aiming to maintain transparent incident reporting and status communication.In this article, we will explore the steps to set up and effectively utilize the Docker version of Cachet.io.

Getting started with Docker Compose

Quickly launch Cachet, NGINX and PostgreSQL docker images with docker-compose.

1. Clone the repository:

$ git clone https://github.com/cachethq/Docker.git cachet-docker
$ cd cachet-docker

2. Edit the docker-compose.yml file to specify your ENV variables.

3. To build an image containing a specific Cachet release, change the cachet_ver ARG in the docker-compose.yml file:

YAML

cachet:
    build:
      context: .
      args:
        - cachet_ver=v2.3.10

Build and run the image:

$ docker-compose build
$ docker-compose up

Continue to configure Cachet in your web browser by navigating to your Docker host’s IP address.

Default port

cachethq/docker runs on port 8000 by default. This is exposed on host port 80 when using docker-compose.

— Setup guide source: Installing Cachet with Docker (cachethq.io)

Utilizing Cachet.io Docker Version:
1. Accessing the Cachet.io Web Interface:
Once the container is running, access the Cachet.io web interface by opening a web browser and navigating to “http://localhost:8000" or “http://<your_server_ip>:8000” if running on a remote server.

2. Initial Configuration:
Upon accessing the web interface, you will be prompted to perform the initial setup. Provide the required details, including the application name, administrator account credentials, database configuration, and any additional settings as per your requirements.

3. Component and Metric Configuration:
Configure the components and metrics that represent various parts of your infrastructure. Define their statuses and monitor relevant performance indicators to provide accurate information about the health of your services.

4. Incident Management:
Create incidents to report service interruptions or issues. Include detailed titles, descriptions, timeframes, and appropriate statuses (e.g., investigating, resolved). Regularly update incidents with progress and resolution information to keep users informed.

5. Integration and Automation:
Leverage Cachet.io’s API and webhook capabilities to integrate with other systems or automate incident reporting and management. The Docker version of Cachet.io provides the flexibility to incorporate it into your existing infrastructure easily.

There’s a hubot plugin hubot-cachethq — npm (npmjs.com) for managing cachet via ChatOps if that interests you!

Until next time! 🚀