Quick Start
This page gets you from zero to a running Conncentric deployment and your first adapter.
Before you begin
Conncentric is self-hosted. Before deploying, have the following in place:
- A Kubernetes cluster to deploy into.
- A PostgreSQL database for the Orchestrator to store configuration and session state.
- An OIDC identity provider to authenticate Portal users.
- The Helm chart from Connamara, along with access to the container images.
1. Deploy the platform
For the full step-by-step checklist with exit gates, follow the Production Deployment Runbook. In summary, the sequence is:
- Prerequisites: confirm infrastructure requirements and receive the Helm chart from Connamara.
- Database: provision PostgreSQL and create the database.
- Authentication: register an OIDC application with your identity provider.
- Networking & Ingress: review port requirements with your networking team.
- Production Deployment Runbook: configure your values and run
helm install.
When you can open the Portal in your browser and log in with your identity provider, deployment is complete.
2. Create your first adapter
Once the Portal is accessible, follow the Portal Guide to create your first connection. The guide walks you through selecting a connector type, configuring connection details, and enabling the adapter.
For a concrete first adapter, work through Venue Connectivity: a single persistent session to one counterparty, which is the most common starting point.
3. Explore
- What's Included: the plugins and pipeline components that ship with your installation.
- Pipeline Designer: filter, transform, and route messages through your adapter.
- Official Plugins: detailed guides for each protocol plugin (FIX, Kafka, Essentials).