Developer resources
The Developer page in Olares Settings is designed for developers and advanced users to manage core system resources and diagnose issues. Key functions include:
- Repository Management
- Image Management
- Export System Logs
Repository management
Repository management is where you maintain the source repositories for Olares to download essential system images and other software packages. You can view existing repositories, add new ones, and manage endpoints to optimize Olares' package retrieval performance.
On the repository list page, you can view the name of the repository, number of related images, and image size for each repository.
Add a new repository
Follow these steps to add a new repository:
- Navigate to Settings > Developer > Repository management.
- Click the + Add repository button in the top-right corner.
- In the pop-up dialog, fill in the following information:
- Repository Name: Enter a unique name for the repository, such as
docker.io
orquay.io
. - Starting endpoint: Enter the initial URL for the repository.
- Repository Name: Enter a unique name for the repository, such as
- Click Confirm to complete the addition.
Manage repository endpoints
You can reorder a repository's access endpoints to optimize its access speed and stability.
- On the Repository management page, click the table_edit button to the right of the target repository.
- On the Endpoint management page, you can:
- Reorder: Use the up and down arrows to sort the endpoints. Olares will prioritize the endpoints higher on the list.
- Delete: Click the delete button to delete an endpoint you no longer need.
Image management
The Image Management page provides a comprehensive view of all downloaded and cached application and software package images on your Olares system.
Export system logs
Logs record the operational status of various system components. When troubleshooting Olares issues, system logs can provide crucial diagnostic information. To download system logs:
- Navigate to Settings > Developer > Logs.
- Click Collect to generate the log file. The log will automatically be saved to the
/Home/pod_logs
directory. - Click Open to open the logs directory in a new window.
- Right-click the generated log file and select Download to save it to your local machine.
Once downloaded, you can attach the log file to a GitHub feedback post and share it with the Olares team to help them locate the issue faster.