Set up and Install Pulse

Pulse Docker/Podman-Based installation

In the Pulse Docker/Podman-Based installation, install Pulse Agents (Hydra) on Hadoop cluster nodes. Deploy containerized Pulse Core and Add-on services on dedicated nodes within the Pulse Server.

Depending on your cluster size and workload, you can deploy Pulse services on a single node or distribute them across multiple nodes.

To get started, choose one of the following deployment options:

• Install Pulse on Single Node (Docker/Podman-Based)
• Install Pulse on Multiple Nodes (Docker/Podman-Based)

Pulse Kubernetes-Based Installation

In the Pulse Kubernetes-Based installation, install Pulse Agents (Hydra) on Hadoop cluster nodes. Deploy Pulse Core and Add-on services on dedicated namespaces within the Kubernetes cluster. Deploy Pulse databases on VMs or bare-metal servers.

You can install Pulse on Kubernetes:

• Using APIs. For detailed steps, see Install Pulse on Kubernetes (Kubernetes-Based).
• Using Admin UI. For detailed steps, see Deploy Pulse on Kubernetes Using the Admin UI.

You can use the Admin UI to configure clusters, deploy core and add-on services, and manage configuration files, upload certificates and configuration files, etc. For more information, see Pulse Admin UI.