RestroPRO SaaS Documentation
Introduction
For the installation of our app Restro Pro SaaS, we’re using CapRover as our deployment tool. CapRover simplifies the entire process of setting up and managing a production-ready server, allowing you to deploy apps quickly and at a fraction of the cost. This guide is written for developers and business owners alike—those who want fast, reliable deployments without spending days configuring servers, SSL certificates, and load balancers.
What is CapRover?
CapRover is an easy-to-use tool for deploying web apps and managing databases. Whether you’re working with NodeJS, Python, PHP, Ruby, MySQL, MongoDB, or even WordPress, CapRover simplifies everything! It leverages powerful technologies like Docker, Nginx, Let’s Encrypt, and NetData under the hood, while providing a user-friendly interface.
Why Use CapRover?
- Fast & Simple: Deploy apps quickly and manage your server effortlessly.
- Automation & Control: Offers both a web GUI and CLI for convenience and scripting.
- No Lock-In: You can remove CapRover, and your apps will keep running smoothly.
- Power of Docker: Docker Swarm handles containerization and clustering.
- Free SSL: Automatic HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt.
- Customizable: Use Nginx for load balancing, with fully customizable templates.
Who Should Use CapRover?
- Time-conscious developers: Don’t want to waste hours configuring servers, SSL, and Nginx repeatedly.
- Cost-savers: Want to cut down on expensive hosting services like Heroku or Azure (e.g., $50 on Heroku vs. $6 on DigitalOcean).
- Ease-seekers: Prefer a simple interface for installing MySQL or MongoDB with just a few clicks.
- Docker fans: Want the power of Docker and Nginx without diving into complex setup scripts, yet have the option to customize when needed.
You can learn more about CapRover, if you want to dive deeper. visit https://caprover.com It’s open source deployment platform.