Snaplex Node Configuration

Snaplex nodes are typically configured using a slpropz configuration file, located in the $SL_ROOT/etc folder. 

You should always configure your Snaplex instances using the slpropz file because you do not have to edit the slpropz files manually and changes to the Snaplex done through Manager are applied automatically to all nodes in that Snaplex, making configuration issues, which may prevent the Snaplex from starting, automatically reverted.

If you use the slpropz file as your Snaplex configuration, then the following applies:

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After a Snaplex node is started with the slpropz configuration, subsequent configuration updates are applied automatically.

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Changing the Snaplex properties in Manager causes each Snaplex node to download the updated slpropz and initiates a rolling restart with no downtime on Snaplex instances with more than one node.

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Overview

You can install a Groundplex in the following environments:

• Linux

• Windows

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• Mesosphere

After you create the Snaplex, you can download the installation files from the Downloads tab.

Downloading Snaplex Package Files 

You can download the Snaplex files required for installing and configuring a standard Groundplex anytime by opening the Create/Update Snaplex dialog. 

1. In SnapLogic Manager, do one of the following:

   • Navigate to the Project or the global shared folder containing an existing Snaplex, then click on the target Snaplex. The Update Snaplex dialog appears.
     OR

   • Navigate to a Project folder or the global shared folder, then click  and select Snaplex. The Create Snaplex dialog appears.
     

2. Click the Downloads tab, then click  to copy, or click to download to obtain the following files:

   • Linux/DEB: Software image for Debian-based Linux OS for the listed release

   • Windows/ZIP: Software image for Windows OS.

   • Linux/RPM: Software image for Red Hat-based Linux OS.

   • Docker Image: Software image (not downloadable) for Docker deployments.

   • Configuration: The configuration file (.slpropz) for a Snaplex can be downloaded.

3. Use the appropriate package for your OS to install the SnapLogic software for your Groundplex.

4. Use the Configuration file to change the configuration of your Groundplex.