Achim, At this point there is no need for a cluster implementation. The application is deployed in multiple standalone Karaf instances within a facility and there are many facilities. Assuming a repository based distribution model, I anticipate each instance will get features and bundles from one Maven/OBR repository located within the facility. Patches will be pushed to each repository so each instance can be patches on its own schedule. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of front ending a Maven repository with Cave?
Paul Spencer > On Apr 22, 2015, at 9:47 AM, Achim Nierbeck <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hi, > > you forgot to add Karaf Cellar in your list ;) > > No, most likely cellar could be another scenario for you. It's especially > usefull for farming / distributing your bundles across the cluster. > In combination with a Maven Repo or OBR it might be very helpful for your > scenario. > > regards, Achim > > > 2015-04-22 15:22 GMT+02:00 Paul Spencer <[email protected]>: > I have an application composed of standard features/bundles, like CXF and > MyFaces, and features/bundles developed by my company. The application is > deployed to many server that have no internet connection. What is the best > way to distribute the application and updates? > > Based on some research I have identified the following options: > > - Create a custom Karaf distribution containing all features and bundles. I > suspect this will result in building a complete distribution for a patch and > extra effort to preserve and reapply configuration during the patching > process. > > - Use a standard, or slightly customized, Karaf distribution with a separate > Maven repository containing all features and bundles. Patching would require > adding the patched feature/module to the distributed Maven repository. > > - Use a standard, or slightly customized, Karaf distribution with a Cave OBR > repository. All features and bundles would need to be added to the Cave > repository and distributed. Patching would require adding the patched > feature/module to the distributed Cave repository. > > Are there other options worth considering? > > What is the advantage of using an OBR repository over a Maven repository? > > Paul Spencer > > > > -- > > Apache Member > Apache Karaf <http://karaf.apache.org/> Committer & PMC > OPS4J Pax Web <http://wiki.ops4j.org/display/paxweb/Pax+Web/> Committer & > Project Lead > blog <http://notizblog.nierbeck.de/> > Co-Author of Apache Karaf Cookbook <http://bit.ly/1ps9rkS> > > Software Architect / Project Manager / Scrum Master >
