Before You Begin
To connect a Scalelite cluster to Scalelite Manager Pro, you'll need:
- Scalelite API URL: Your Scalelite server endpoint (e.g.,
https://scalelite.example.com/bigbluebutton/api) - Scalelite API Secret: The shared secret from your Scalelite configuration
- SSH access: Root or sudo access to run the monitoring agent installer
Finding Your Scalelite Secret
Your Scalelite secret is in /etc/default/scalelite on your Scalelite server. Look for the LOADBALANCER_SECRET variable.
Step 1: Basic Information
After logging in, click Add Cluster from the welcome screen or sidebar:
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Connect
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Done
Cluster Details
Give your cluster a name and description
Step 2: Connect Your Cluster
Enter your Scalelite API credentials:
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Connect
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Connect to Scalelite
Enter your Scalelite API credentials
Include the /bigbluebutton/api path
Found in /etc/default/scalelite on your server
Connection Test
The wizard will test your API credentials before creating the cluster. If the test fails, verify your URL and secret are correct.
Step 3: Success!
Once connected, you'll see next steps to complete your setup:
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Connect
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Done
Cluster Created!
"Acme Corp Production" is now connected. Complete these steps to unlock full monitoring capabilities.
What's Next?
After creating your cluster:
- Install the monitoring agent on your Scalelite server for enhanced metrics
- Review default alert rules and customize thresholds
- Explore the dashboard to see real-time server and meeting data