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Custom Configurations

Last updated on Feb 12, 2025

Overview

Master advanced configuration options in Airys to customize the system according to your specific needs. This guide covers configuration files, environment variables, and advanced system settings.

Difficulty Level: Advanced
Time Required: 35 minutes
Last Updated: February 2024


Prerequisites

  • Administrator access

  • Command-line experience

  • Understanding of YAML/JSON

  • Familiarity with environment variables

  • Basic scripting knowledge


Table of Contents

  1. Configuration Files

  2. Environment Setup

  3. Advanced Settings

  4. Custom Scripts

  5. Configuration Management

  6. FAQ


Configuration Files

Core Configuration

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Caption: Configuration file structure
  1. Main Config File

    system:
      mode: production
      debug: false
      workers: 4
      temp_dir: /tmp/airys
    
    storage:
      type: local
      path: /data/airys
      backup: true
    
    
  2. Component Configs

    • Camera settings

    • Face analysis

    • Network options

    • Security policies

💡 Pro Tip: Always backup your configuration files before making changes and test in a staging environment first.


Environment Setup

Environment Variables

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Caption: Environment configuration panel
  1. System Variables

    AIRYS_MODE=production
    AIRYS_LOG_LEVEL=info
    AIRYS_PORT=3000
    AIRYS_WORKERS=4
    
    
  2. Service Variables

    • Database connections

    • API endpoints

    • External services

    • Authentication

Configuration Profiles

  1. Profile Types

    • Development

    • Staging

    • Production

    • Custom environments

  2. Profile Management

    • Profile switching

    • Inheritance

    • Overrides

    • Validation


Advanced Settings

System Tuning

  1. Performance Settings

    performance:
      gpu_memory: 2048
      thread_pool: 8
      batch_size: 32
      queue_limit: 100
    
    
  2. Resource Allocation

    • CPU allocation

    • Memory limits

    • Storage quotas

    • Network bandwidth

Feature Flags

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Caption: Feature flag configuration
  1. Flag Management

    • Enable/disable features

    • Beta features

    • A/B testing

    • Gradual rollout

  2. Custom Features

    • Plugin system

    • Extensions

    • Custom modules

    • Integration points


Custom Scripts

Automation Scripts

  1. Maintenance Scripts

    #!/bin/bash
    # Example maintenance script
    cleanup_temp() {
      find /tmp/airys -type f -mtime +7 -delete
    }
    
    
  2. Integration Scripts

    • Data processing

    • Batch operations

    • Scheduled tasks

    • Event handlers

Script Management

  1. Script Organization

    • Directory structure

    • Version control

    • Dependencies

    • Documentation

  2. Execution Control

    • Permissions

    • Scheduling

    • Logging

    • Error handling


Configuration Management

Version Control

  1. Change Management

    • Version tracking

    • Change history

    • Rollback procedures

    • Audit logging

  2. Deployment Strategy

    • Configuration deployment

    • Environment sync

    • Validation checks

    • Backup procedures

Security Measures

  1. Access Control

    • File permissions

    • Encryption

    • Secure storage

    • Access logging

  2. Validation

    • Schema validation

    • Syntax checking

    • Security scanning

    • Compliance checks


Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I safely test configuration changes?

A: Use a staging environment and the --dry-run flag when available. Always backup configurations before changes.

Q: Can I share configurations between environments?

A: Yes, use configuration profiles and inheritance. See Configuration Profiles.

Q: How do I troubleshoot configuration issues?

A: Check logs at /var/log/airys/config.log, validate syntax, and use the configuration test tool.



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