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Import External Releases

The GlobalAI platform allows you to manage Kubernetes deployments that were originally created outside of the platform interface. By discovering and importing these existing releases, you can bring them under the platform's orchestration, monitoring, and governance framework.

Discover External Releases​

To manage external deployments, you must first identify which releases are currently running in your connected Kubernetes clusters but are not yet managed by the platform.

  1. Navigate to the Infrastructure menu and select Releases.
  2. Select the specific Cluster you want to scan from the dropdown menu.
  3. The platform displays a list of all active deployments found in that cluster that are not currently managed by GlobalAI.
  4. Review the list to identify the specific deployment you want to bring under platform management.

Import a release​

Once you have identified the external release, you can import it into your workspace to enable full lifecycle management.

  1. Access a deployment in the Releases list and click the Import button.
  2. In the Enter Deployment Import Details window, configure the following required fields:
  • Cluster ID: Select the specific cluster where the deployment resides.
  • Name: Enter a unique name for the deployment within the platform.
  • Owner: Verify the owner associated with this import.
  • Namespace: Specify the Kubernetes namespace for the deployment.
  • Environment action: Choose a lifecycle mode (Manual, Stop, or Terminate).
  • Template Id: Assign the deployment to a specific Template. This is required for the platform to track future versioning, maintain configuration consistency, and enable automated rollouts.
  1. Set the Default time, Additional time, and Grace time to define the deployment's active duration if using an automated environment action.
  2. Click Submit to finalize the process.

Post-import status​

After a successful import, the deployment appears in your Kubernetes Deployments list. This change in status grants you access to advanced management features:

  • Bulk Upgrades: The deployment becomes eligible for mass updates to new template versions alongside natively created deployments.
  • Metrics Tracking: You can now view real-time data regarding CPU efficiency, RAM utilization, and total active hours.
  • Manifest Synchronization: The platform enables live synchronization with the Kubernetes cluster to ensure you are viewing the most recent status of all resources .

Manage imported deployments​

Once imported, the platform provides full visibility and control over the deployment, just as if it were created natively.

  • Resource Monitoring: View the status of associated pods, services, and persistent volumes directly from the platform.
  • Live Updates: Edit and update the Kubernetes manifest live from the cluster to ensure configuration consistency.
  • Metrics: Access usage data, including CPU and RAM efficiency, through the platform's monitoring integration.
  • Versioning: Assign the imported deployment to new template versions to perform bulk upgrades or rollbacks.

Now that you know how to import external releases, you can explore these related guides.

Configure Kubernetes Clusters

Learn how to set up Prometheus and Usage URLs to enable detailed metric tracking.

Update & Upgrade Deployments

Discover how to update individual deployments or perform bulk upgrades across your entire infrastructure.

Monitor Deployment and Metrics

Monitor the health, configuration, and resource efficiency of your Kubernetes deployments.