Edge FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Edge server deployment and operation

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📋 Table of Contents

• Connection & Status
• Logging & Monitoring
• Configuration & Deployment
• System & Performance

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Connection & Status

Q: What to do when Edge shows offline?

Checklist:

1. Is server running normally
2. Is firewall blocking port 443
3. Is Edge process running
4. Is network connection normal

Resolution Steps:

# 1. Check Edge process
ps aux | grep edge

# 2. Check port
netstat -tlnp | grep 443

# 3. View logs
journalctl -u edge -n 100

# 4. Restart service
sudo systemctl restart edge

Q: Can Edge change IP?

Yes, but need to:

1. Update DNS record
2. Regenerate certificate
3. Restart Edge

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Logging & Monitoring

Q: How to view Edge logs?

# systemd method
sudo journalctl -u edge -f

# Direct log file
tail -f /var/log/edge.log

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Configuration & Deployment

Q: How many Edges can one account create?

Currently no limit, but recommended:

• Personal users: 1-3 Edges
• Team users: 5-10 Edges

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System & Performance

Q: Edge server performance requirements?

Minimum Configuration:

• CPU: 1 core
• Memory: 512MB
• Bandwidth: 1Mbps
• Storage: 1GB

Recommended Configuration:

• CPU: 2 cores
• Memory: 1GB
• Bandwidth: 10Mbps
• Storage: 5GB

Q: Which operating systems does Edge support?

• ✅ Ubuntu 18.04+
• ✅ CentOS 7+
• ✅ Debian 9+
• ✅ macOS (development testing)
• ❌ Windows (not supported yet)

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🔗 Related Documentation

• Edge Server Management — Deploy and manage Edge
• Startup Parameters — Complete command-line parameter list
• Config Reference — YAML configuration reference
• FAQ — Global FAQ

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