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ignite

Start Apache Ignite cluster nodes

TLDR

Create a new React Native project

$ ignite new [project_name]
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Generate file from a plugin
$ ignite generate [plugin_name] [path/to/file]
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Add an Ignite plugin to the project
$ ignite add [plugin_name]
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Remove an Ignite plugin from the project
$ ignite remove [plugin_name]
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SYNOPSIS

ignite [options] [command options]

PARAMETERS

--help
    Display help information.

--version
    Display version information.

DESCRIPTION

The `ignite` command is a tool commonly associated with virtual machine management and containerization, particularly within Kubernetes ecosystems. It provides a simplified way to provision and manage lightweight VMs or containers as if they were regular processes.

Instead of directly controlling the kernel like traditional virtualization, `ignite` often leverages technology such as Firecracker microVMs. It allows you to define VM images and configurations, and then quickly 'ignite' them – effectively starting them in a way that's faster and more resource-efficient than standard VMs. `ignite` typically simplifies the process of running containerized applications within VMs, offering improved isolation and security compared to running containers directly on the host OS. Note that availability and exact functionality can depend on the specific implementation of the ignite command and the related environment where it's being used.
It's often used for testing, development, or running workloads that require a higher degree of isolation.

CAVEATS

The functionality of `ignite` can vary based on its implementation. The specific options and commands available are dependent on the version of the ignite tool you are using and the context within which it's running (e.g., a Kubernetes cluster).

HISTORY

The `ignite` command has evolved within the context of cloud-native technologies and the need for lightweight virtualization solutions. Its development is closely tied to efforts to improve container isolation and optimize resource utilization within Kubernetes and similar environments. The history is tied to the development of Firecracker by AWS and subsequent projects adapting it to Kubernetes.

SEE ALSO

docker(1), podman(1), kubectl(1)

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