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Deployment Overview

This document provides a quick overview of a standard deployment of the Xillio Link Redirector. The deployment process involves several key steps to ensure proper configuration and functionality.

Key Components​

Before we delve into the deployment process, let's briefly review the key components of a deployment of the Xillio Link Redirector:

  1. Source System: The legacy system from which traffic needs to be redirected.
  2. Target System: The destination system where traffic will be redirected after migration.
  3. DNS Server or Proxy: The service that is used to redirect incoming traffic to the Xillio Link Redirector.

Deployment Overview

Deployment Process​

The deployment of the Xillio Link Redirector involves the following steps:

  1. Installing and Configuring Xillio Link Redirector
  2. Configuring Redirect Rules
  3. Testing and Validation
  4. Detaching Old Source System

The first step in the deployment process is to install and configure the Xillio Link Redirector software. The software can be installed in a variety of ways. It can be installed locally or through Docker on a server or virtual machine. At a glance this process involves the following steps:

  • Download the Xillio Link Redirector software from the provided source.
  • Install the software on a server or virtual machine.
  • Configure basic settings as described in the configuration guide.

2. Configuring Redirect Rules​

After installing the Xillio Link Redirector, configure redirect rules to specify how incoming requests should be redirected to the new target system. These rules typically include:

  • Collect Source URLs to match incoming requests.
  • Define Destination URLs of the new target system.
  • Create the Redirect Rules in the Xillio Link Redirector as described in the getting started guide.

3. Testing and Validation​

Once the redirect rules are configured, thoroughly test the deployment to ensure proper functionality. This involves:

  • Sending test requests to verify redirection behavior.
  • Checking logs for any errors or unexpected behavior.

4. Detaching Old Source System​

After deploying the Xillio Link Redirector, it's crucial to detach the old source system from either DNS records or a proxy. This ensures that all incoming traffic previously directed to the old source system is now routed to the Xillio Link Redirector.

  • Change all DNS records or proxy settings to point to the Xillio Link Redirector, instead of the old source system.
  • Validating that traffic is successfully redirected to the new target system.