Create a Self Managed Docker

A self managed docker installation allows you to install the TilliT Edge software on a virtual machine or remote desktop, removing the need to manage the installation of a device in the automation area. Setting up a docker install requires minimal knowledge of the command line interface and Linux systems. Our support team is happy to help out in this process.

Create a Self Managed Docker edge device

1. Navigate to the edge screen

2. Create a docker edge device by chosing the SELF_MANAGED_DOCKER from the drop down (name can be anything). Click Save and Open (may take a few seconds)

3. You will see the following screen upon succesfully creating your edge. In the top right of the toolbar you will see the Get Resources button. Click this to download your edge docker files.

4. Locate where the download was saved, and extract the contents. You can then see the README.md for information on installing docker and docker compose if you have not done so already.

5. The next step is to open the folder in a terminal window and run `docker compose up --detach --no-recreate`. You should see that docker is downloading the edge software from docker hub. Once completed, the container will start.

6. Let this run for 5 minutes as the device is getting setup. After this time, go back to TilliT and check that the edge is now marked as online. You can now configure your edge just like a physical device.