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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about getting started with Expanso.

Setup & Installation​

How long does it take to set up Expanso?

You can have your first pipeline running in about 5 minutes. This includes creating a cloud account, deploying an agent, and building a simple pipeline. The agent installation and bootstrap process typically completes in under a minute.

Do I need to install any software on my infrastructure?

Yes, you need to install the Expanso Edge agent on your infrastructure. It's a lightweight binary that runs on Linux, macOS, or Windows. You can also run it in Docker containers. The edge agent is the only component you need to install - everything else is managed through Expanso Cloud.

Can I test Expanso without deploying to production?

Absolutely! You can use Local Mode to run pipelines standalone without any cloud connection. This is perfect for development and testing. You can also deploy nodes to non-production environments and test pipelines there before promoting to production.

Operations​

What happens if my node goes offline?

If a node loses its connection to Expanso Cloud, the cloud marks it as disconnected and stops sending it new jobs, but the pipelines already running on that node keep executing autonomously at the edge. When the node reconnects, it reconverges its state with the control plane. Only if the machine itself is powered off or restarted do its pipelines stop; they resume automatically once it is back online and reconnected.

How do I update my pipelines after deployment?

You can update pipelines anytime through the Expanso Cloud UI. Simply edit the pipeline configuration and redeploy. The node will receive the updated configuration and apply it automatically, typically with zero downtime using rolling updates.

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