Traefik Setup Guide - ajgillis04/GillisDockerDepot GitHub Wiki

Traefik Setup Guide

Introduction

Traefik is an open-source Edge Router that makes deploying microservices easy. It acts as a reverse proxy and load balancer, automatically managing your application's routing and SSL/TLS certificates.

⚠️ Deprecated Setup
This guide is no longer maintained. I've migrated to a Cloudflared-based tunnel and access setup, which simplifies routing and authentication.
See the updated guide here: Cloudflared Tunnel + Access Setup

Prerequisites

  • Docker installed
  • Traefik container running in your Docker stack

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Accessing the Traefik UI

  1. Open your browser and navigate to http://<your-ip-address>:8080.
  2. Log in with your Traefik credentials.

Step 2: Initial Setup Wizard

  1. Follow the initial setup wizard to configure basic settings.
  2. Choose your preferred language for the Traefik interface.

Step 3: Configuring EntryPoints

  1. Navigate to the Configuration tab.
  2. Go to the EntryPoints section.
  3. Define the entry points for your services, such as HTTP and HTTPS.
  4. Click Save.

Step 4: Configuring Providers

  1. Navigate to the Providers tab.
  2. Add providers such as Docker, Kubernetes, or file-based configuration.
  3. Enter the necessary connection details and settings for each provider.
  4. Click Save.

Step 5: Configuring Routers

  1. Go to the Routers tab.
  2. Define the routers to manage the traffic between entry points and services.
  3. Configure routing rules, middleware, and SSL/TLS settings.
  4. Click Save.

Step 6: Configuring Services

  1. Navigate to the Services tab.
  2. Define the services that Traefik will manage.
  3. Enter the service details, such as load balancing and health check options.
  4. Click Save.

Step 7: Setting Up Let's Encrypt

  1. Go to the Certificates tab.
  2. Enable Let's Encrypt for automatic SSL/TLS certificate management.
  3. Configure the ACME settings and enter your email address for certificate notifications.
  4. Click Save.

Step 8: Monitoring and Logs

  1. Navigate to the Dashboard tab.
  2. Monitor the status of your services, entry points, and routers.
  3. Use the logs and metrics to troubleshoot and optimize your setup.

Notes

  • Ensure all paths and environment variables are updated in the traefik.yaml file.
  • Regularly backup your config directory to save your settings.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues: List common issues and solutions.
  • Logs: Check Traefik logs for error messages.
  • Support: Link to the Traefik community and support resources.