Launching the Platform/Self hosted/Prerequisites

Prerequisites Overview

Complete guide to setting up prerequisites for the SettleMint Platform installation

Before installing the SettleMint Platform, you'll need to set up several core services. This guide will walk you through each prerequisite and help you collect the necessary information for installation.

Use the sidebar to navigate between different prerequisites. We recommend following them in order, but you can skip to specific sections if needed.

How to Use This Section

  1. Review each prerequisite service
  2. Choose your preferred deployment method for each service
  3. Follow the setup instructions
  4. Record the required information in a secure location
  5. Proceed to the next prerequisite

Make sure to complete all prerequisites before proceeding with the platform installation. Missing or incorrectly configured services can cause installation failures.

Required Services

Ingress Controller

  • Traffic management and load balancing
  • SSL/TLS termination
  • Setup Guide

Domain and TLS

  • Domain name configuration
  • SSL/TLS certificates
  • Setup Guide

Metrics and Logs

  • Prometheus metrics collection
  • Grafana visualization
  • Loki log aggregation
  • Setup Guide

Deployment Options

Self-Hosted

  • ✓ Full control
  • ✓ Data sovereignty
  • ⚠ Higher maintenance
  • ⚠ Requires expertise

Managed Services

  • ✓ Lower maintenance
  • ✓ Managed updates
  • ⚠ Limited customization
  • ⚠ Higher costs

Choose deployment options based on your:

  • Security requirements
  • Infrastructure capabilities
  • Operational expertise
  • Budget constraints

Information Collection

As you complete each prerequisite, you'll need to collect specific information required for the platform installation.

Information Collection Checklist

  • Domain and TLS certificates
  • Database connection strings
  • Redis credentials
  • S3 bucket details
  • Vault access tokens
  • OAuth client credentials
  • Metrics endpoints

Next Steps

  1. Start with the Ingress Controller setup
  2. Follow each prerequisite guide in order
  3. Validate your configurations
  4. Proceed to Platform Installation

Need Help?

Documentation

  • Review the prerequisites guides
  • Check troubleshooting sections
  • Follow best practices
  • Consult platform architecture

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