Appfleet

appfleet is a managed platform offered by appfleet that aims to simplify the deployment of Docker containers to multiple locations simultaneously. According to the vendor, this tool is designed to cater to small to large companies across various industries, including software development, DevOps engineering, IT management, e-commerce, and SaaS. By taking care of the complexities associated with syncing configurations, deploying containers, and load-balancing traffic, appfleet allows businesses to focus on their core objectives and strive to deliver optimal user experiences.

Key Features

Multi-Region Global Hosting: According to the vendor, appfleet enables users to host their services, sites, or applications in multiple locations simultaneously, aiming to enhance performance and uptime. The vendor claims that deploying applications globally can bring users closer to their target audience, reducing latency and providing a better user experience.

Any Tech Stack: The vendor asserts that appfleet supports any language, framework, or technology, thanks to its utilization of Docker containers. According to the vendor, there are no limitations on the technology stack that can be used for applications. The vendor claims that appfleet accommodates popular technologies such as Node.js, PHP, Golang, Java, Python, and more.

Serverless Containers: According to the vendor, appfleet allows users to run stateless and stateful containers on a fully managed globally distributed infrastructure. The vendor states that this eliminates the need for users to manage servers or routing, enabling them to focus on application development without infrastructure concerns.

Custom Health Checks: The vendor claims that appfleet offers the ability to configure custom health checks per application. According to the vendor, appfleet continuously runs internal checks to ensure service availability and performance, helping users keep their applications in check.

Included HTTPS: According to the vendor, appfleet can automatically install and maintain a Let's Encrypt TLS certificate for free, enabling users to secure their web services with HTTPS access. The vendor states that this eliminates the need for users to manage and renew SSL certificates.

Better Performance: The vendor suggests that by utilizing multiple regions simultaneously, appfleet can help users lower latency and improve performance for their global audience. According to the vendor, appfleet enables users to serve their users from the region closest to them, resulting in faster response times and an enhanced overall user experience.

Public & Private Registries: According to the vendor, appfleet allows users to utilize any public or private container registry, such as Docker Cloud, Github Registries, Quay, Google Cloud, and more. The vendor claims that appfleet offers flexibility in choosing a container registry that suits users' needs and seamlessly integrates with their preferred registry.

Console Access: The vendor asserts that appfleet provides users with the ability to assume direct control of their containers by connecting directly to them using the web console. According to the vendor, this feature facilitates easy application debugging and troubleshooting, granting users greater control over their containers and their environments.

File Cache: The vendor states that all nodes in appfleet come with a locally mounted caching filesystem that persists between deployments. According to the vendor, this feature aims to improve performance by caching frequently accessed files, allowing users to store files locally and have them available across deployments.

Logging: According to the vendor, appfleet stores and processes the output and logs of all deployed applications. The vendor claims that this simplifies debugging by providing easy access to logs for troubleshooting purposes, enabling users to monitor their application's behavior and track any issues.