From fce86b0d087d4baaf2f11641b22b3ad32ffef2c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James Shubin Date: Sat, 14 May 2016 19:40:29 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add faq entry about using external etcd cluster --- DOCUMENTATION.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/DOCUMENTATION.md b/DOCUMENTATION.md index 93649473..d96adb01 100644 --- a/DOCUMENTATION.md +++ b/DOCUMENTATION.md @@ -140,6 +140,17 @@ chosen, but it was also somewhat arbitrary. If there is available interest, good reasoning, *and* patches, then we would consider either switching or supporting both, but this is not a high priority at this time. +###Can I use an existing etcd cluster instead of the automatic embedded servers? + +Yes, it's possible to use an existing etcd cluster instead of the automatic, +elastic embedded etcd servers. To do so, simply point to the cluster with the +`--seeds` variable, the same way you would if you were seeding a new member to +an existing mgmt cluster. + +The downside to this approach is that you won't benefit from the automatic +elastic nature of the embedded etcd servers, and that you're responsible if you +accidentally break your etcd cluster, or if you use an unsupported version. + ###You didn't answer my question, or I have a question! It's best to ask on [IRC](https://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#mgmtconfig)