Extensions
The Extensions page allows you to manage the add-ons and system components that extend the functionality of your OtterScale cluster. Extensions are grouped into bundles based on their purpose, such as General, Model, Registry, Virtual Machine, and Storage.
Introduction
Section titled “Introduction”Extensions are essential components that enable specific features within the platform. The Extensions page organizes these components into expandable bundles. Each bundle displays a progress bar indicating the installation status of the extensions within it.
Extension Bundles
Section titled “Extension Bundles”The available extension bundles include:
| Bundle | Description |
|---|---|
| General | Core system extensions required for basic platform functionality. |
| Container Registry | Extensions for managing container images and registries. |
| Model | Extensions related to Large Language Model (LLM) serving and management. |
| Virtual Machine | Extensions enabling Virtual Machine (VM) virtualization and management. |
| Storage | Extensions for persistent storage management and volume provisioning. |
Manage Extensions
Section titled “Manage Extensions”You can install or upgrade extensions directly from the bundle card.
Install Extensions
Section titled “Install Extensions”If a bundle has missing extensions (indicated by a progress bar that is not full and a red or yellow color), you can install them:
- Locate the bundle you want to install (e.g., “Model”).
- Click the Install button on the right side of the bundle card.
- The system will begin installing the missing extensions. A toast notification will appear to track the progress.
- Once completed, the progress bar will turn green, indicating all extensions are installed.
Upgrade Extensions
Section titled “Upgrade Extensions”If all extensions in a bundle are installed but updates are available, you can upgrade them:
- Locate the bundle with available updates.
- Click the Upgrade button on the right side of the bundle card.
- The system will update the extensions to their latest versions.
View Extension Details
Section titled “View Extension Details”You can expand any bundle to view the individual extensions contained within it.
- Click on the bundle card to expand the accordion.
- You will see a list of individual extensions.
- Each extension card displays:
- Icon: Visual identifier for the extension.
- Name: The display name of the extension.
- Version: The currently installed version (or the latest available version).
- Status: A green checkmark indicates the extension is installed and active; a red minus circle indicates it is not installed.
- Description: A brief explanation of what the extension does.