How RepoCloud Works
Understanding the architecture and workflow of the RepoCloud platform
Platform Architecture
RepoCloud simplifies the deployment and management of open-source applications through a streamlined architecture designed for performance, reliability, and ease of use.
Container-Based Deployments
All applications on RepoCloud are deployed as containerized instances, which provides several benefits:
Isolation
Each application runs in its own isolated environment for enhanced security
Resource Efficiency
Containers share system resources efficiently while maintaining separation
Consistent Environments
Applications run in identical environments across development and production
Fast Deployment
Containers can be deployed and scaled in seconds rather than minutes
Managed Infrastructure
RepoCloud handles the underlying infrastructure so you don’t have to:
- Automated updates: Security patches and application updates are managed automatically
- Resource management: CPU, RAM, and storage are allocated dynamically based on your needs
- High availability: Infrastructure is designed for redundancy and reliability
- Network optimization: Fast connections with built-in CDN capabilities
Deployment Workflow
Application Selection
Browse our catalog of over 200 pre-configured applications and select the one you want to deploy.
Configuration
Configure basic settings like resource allocation, environment variables, and domain settings. Most applications have sensible defaults that work out of the box.
Deployment
RepoCloud automatically provisions the necessary infrastructure, deploys your application container, and configures networking and storage.
Management
Once deployed, you can manage your application through our intuitive dashboard, including scaling, updates, backups, and monitoring.
Technical Implementation
Under the hood, RepoCloud uses industry-standard technology to ensure reliable and efficient operations:
- Docker containers: Applications are packaged as Docker containers for consistency and portability
- Orchestration: We use advanced container orchestration to manage deployments, scaling, and availability
- Storage solutions: Persistent data is stored using high-performance storage systems with automated backups
- Networking layer: Custom networking stack with automatic SSL certificate management and DNS configuration
While RepoCloud abstracts away most of the technical complexity, users do not have direct terminal access (SSH/CLI) to their instances. This design choice allows us to maintain security, reliability, and simplified management.
Unique Features
Elastic Hourly Autoscaling
Our elastic hourly autoscaling feature continuously monitors your application’s resource usage and automatically adjusts resources as needed:
- Scales up instantly when demand increases
- Scales down when resources aren’t needed
- Charges only for the resources you actually use
- Provides significant cost savings compared to fixed-size instances