fabric-samples/test-network-k8s/docs

Kubernetes Test Network

Starting in release 2.0, Hyperledger introduced the test-network to serve as both an accelerator and learning resource for running Fabric networks. In addition to providing a study guide for operational patterns, the test-network provided a baseline environment for members of the Fabric community to quickly get up to speed with a working, local system, author smart contracts, and develop simple blockchain applications.

As a supplement to the docker-compose based test-network, this guide presents an equivalent Fabric network suitable for running sample applications and chaincode, developing Gateway and Chaincode-as-a-Service applications, and harmonizing CI and deployment flows with a unified container framework - Kubernetes.

Similar to Fabric, Kubernetes introduces a steep learning curve and presents a dizzying array of operational flexibility. In this guide, we'll outline the design considerations in the ./network scripts, provide a supplement to the Fabric CA Deployment Guide, and build up to a reference model for realistic production deployments on Kubernetes.

Ahoy!

Network Topology

The Kube test network establishes as consortium among a dedicated ordering organization and two peer organizations. Participation in the network is managed over a channel, and transactions are committed to the blockchain ledgers by invoking the asset-transfer-basic Chaincode-as-a-Service running in a shared Kubernetes namespace.

Detailed Guides

• Working with Kubernetes
• Certificate Authorities
  • Planning for a CA
  • Deploy the TLS CAs
  • Deploy the ECert CAs
• Launching the Test Network
  • Registering and Enrolling Identities
  • Assembling Node MSPs
  • Deploy Orderers and Peers
• Working with Channels
• Working with Chaincode
• Debugging Chaincode
• Working with Applications
• High Availability
• Benchmarking the performance using Hyperledger Caliper
• Working with BFT Orderers