PHASE 2
CLOUD NATIVE APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT WITH IBM CLOUD AND
KUBERNETES
PHASE 2- SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
College Name: Shridevi Institute of Engineering & Technology
Group Members:
Name: T M Yuva Prasad
CAN ID Number: CAN_33759014
Name: Niranjan K V
CAN ID Number: CAN_33761330
Name: Srinivasulu V
CAN ID Number: CAN_33778211
Name: Goutam K M
CAN ID Number: CAN_33773351
Solution Architecture
To optimize the deployment process of an AI-driven logistics platform, a robust solution
architecture is designed. The architecture encompasses modular microservices, a CI/CD pipeline
for automation, and scalable infrastructure using Kubernetes. Key elements include:
1. Directory Structure:
o A well-defined directory structure for backend and frontend services to ensure
modularity and maintainability.
2. Containerization:
o Docker is used to containerize microservices, ensuring consistent deployment
across environments.
3. Cloud and Orchestration:
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o IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service (IKS) is employed for scalable orchestration of
containerized services.
o IBM Cloud Container Registry is utilized for secure image storage and
versioning.
4. API Integration:
o APIs for geospatial data, weather forecasts, and traffic updates are integrated into
the backend for dynamic logistics optimization.
CI/CD Pipeline Design and Implementation
CI/CD Pipeline Objectives:
Automate build, test, and deployment processes to minimize manual intervention.
Ensure reliability and quick rollouts for application updates.
Pipeline Design:
1. Tool Selection:
o Jenkins for pipeline automation.
o GitHub Actions for repository-triggered workflows.
o IBM Cloud Continuous Delivery for seamless cloud integration.
2. Pipeline Stages:
o Checkout: Pull the latest codebase from the GitHub repository.
o Build: Create Docker images for microservices.
o Test: Execute unit and integration tests.
o Push to Registry: Upload Docker images to IBM Cloud Container Registry.
o Deploy: Deploy the application to IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service.
Example Jenkinsfile:
ipeline {
agent any
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environment {
DOCKER_IMAGE = 'logistics-app'
REGISTRY_URL = 'registry.ibm.com'
CLUSTER_NAME = 'logistics-cluster'
stages {
stage('Checkout') {
steps {
git 'https://github.com/username/logistics-app.git'
stage('Build Docker Image') {
steps {
sh 'docker build -t $REGISTRY_URL/$DOCKER_IMAGE .'
stage('Test') {
steps {
sh './run-tests.sh'
stage('Push to Registry') {
steps {
sh 'docker push $REGISTRY_URL/$DOCKER_IMAGE'
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stage('Deploy to Kubernetes') {
steps {
sh '''
ibmcloud login --apikey $API_KEY -r $REGION -g $RESOURCE_GROUP
ibmcloud ks cluster config --cluster $CLUSTER_NAME
kubectl apply -f k8s/deployment.yaml
'''
post {
success {
echo 'Pipeline executed successfully.'
failure {
echo 'Pipeline failed. Please check the logs.'
Key Parameters Identified
1. Scalability:
o Kubernetes enables horizontal scaling based on traffic.
o Autoscaling ensures peak demand handling.
2. Security:
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o Docker images are signed and scanned for vulnerabilities using IBM Cloud tools
and OpenSSL.
o Secure API keys and encrypted communication for data handling.
3. Data Integration:
o APIs for dynamic data sources (e.g., traffic and weather).
o Centralized data pipelines to eliminate silos.
4. Operational Efficiency:
o Continuous Integration (CI) automates code testing and builds.
o Continuous Deployment (CD) ensures faster rollouts with minimal downtime.
Project Structure Setup
To ensure modularity and maintainability, the project structure is set up as follows:
ecommerce-app/
├── public/
│ ├── css/
│ │ └── style.css
│ ├── js/
│ │ └── app.js
│ └── index.html
├── server/
│ ├── controllers/
│ │ └── productController.js
│ ├── models/
│ │ └── productModel.js
│ ├── routes/
│ │ └── productRoutes.js
│ └── server.js
├── package.json
└── README.md
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Steps to Create the Directory Structure:
1. Create the main project folder: mkdir ecommerce-app && cd ecommerce-app
2. Create subdirectories: mkdir public public/css public/js server server/controllers
server/models server/routes
3. Add placeholder files: touch public/css/style.css public/js/app.js public/index.html
server/controllers/productController.jsserver/models/productModel.js
server/routes/productRoutes.js server/server.js package.json README.md
Version Control Setup
To manage the codebase effectively, a Git-based version control system is implemented:
1. Initialize Git Repository:
o Run git init in the project root directory.
2. Create .gitignore File:
o Add the following to .gitignore:
o node_modules/
.env
3. Commit Initial Code:
o Stage files: git add .
o Commit changes: git commit -m "Initial commit of project structure"
4. Push to GitHub:
o Create a GitHub repository.
o Add remote: git remote add origin <repository_url>
o Push changes: git push -u origin master
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Future Plan
1. Advanced Monitoring and Logging:
o Integrate tools like Prometheus and Grafana for real-time system monitoring and
visualization.
2. AI-Enhanced Predictive Models:
o Incorporate machine learning models for dynamic logistics optimization.
o Train models using historical geospatial, traffic, and delivery data.
3. Multi-Cloud Support:
o Extend support to additional cloud providers for redundancy and flexibility.
4. Enhanced Security Protocols:
o Implement advanced image vulnerability scanning.
o Regularly update CI/CD security measures to meet compliance standards.
5. User-Centric Features:
o Develop a user-friendly dashboard for operators.
o Introduce real-time tracking for end-users.
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