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@Marvin what does it mean for a work queue to be in an unhealthy state>
m
An "unhealthy" state for a work queue generally indicates that there is a problem with processing tasks from the queue. This could stem from various issues, such as a worker not polling the queue within the expected interval or encountering errors while processing tasks. Here are a few relevant points from the Prefect documentation and GitHub issues: 1. Work Queue Status: - A work queue has a 
READY
status when it has been polled by a worker in the last 60 seconds. - If the queue has not been polled appropriately, it might not transition to the 
READY
status, thus could be considered "unhealthy". 2. GitHub Issue Insights: - Issue #11534: The CLI commands 
prefect work-pool inspect <work-pool-name>
and 
prefect work-queue inspect <work-queue-id>
do not currently return the health status of the queues. However, adding this feature could help identify if a queue is unhealthy directly. - Issue #8123: An agent issue that causes the status of a work queue to be unhealthy despite the agent being started correctly. This might be indicative of misconfigurations or other connection issues preventing the agent from effectively polling the queue. For further details, you can refer to the following link: - Work Pools and Work Queues If you encounter an "unhealthy" status, it's advisable to check: - Whether the worker is running and properly configured to poll the queue. - If there are logs indicating any errors that might be preventing tasks from being processed. I'd recommend keeping an eye on the mentioned GitHub issues and the official Prefect documentation to catch any updates or fixes related to this.
k
@Marvin how do i run the prefect server locally in a docker container
m
Running the Prefect server locally in a Docker container involves setting up the API URL, configuring the database, and running the necessary Docker containers. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Set up the API URL:
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prefect config set PREFECT_API_URL="<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>"
This command configures Prefect to use your local server instance. This is mandatory when running inside a container. 2. Create a Docker Compose file: Create a 
docker-compose.yml
file with the following content:
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yaml
   version: "3"
   services:
     prefect-orion:
       image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
       environment:
         - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
       ports:
         - "4200:4200"
       command: prefect orion start

     prefect-agent:
       image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
       depends_on:
         - prefect-orion
       environment:
         - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
       command: prefect agent start -q "default"
3. Run Docker Compose: From your terminal, navigate to the directory with the 
docker-compose.yml
file and run:
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docker-compose up
This command pulls the necessary Prefect images and starts the Prefect server and agent. 4. Access the Prefect Server: Once the containers are up and running, you can access the Prefect server's UI by navigating to 
<http://127.0.0.1:4200>
in your web browser. 5. Configure Prefect Profile: Ensure that your Prefect profile is set up to connect to this local server for any future commands or scripts:
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prefect profile use <your-profile-name>
You can find more information and detailed guidance on the official Prefect documentation. By following these steps, you should have a fully operational Prefect server running locally in Docker containers, ready for managing and executing your workflows.
k
@Marvin i get an error that says "no such command 'orion'"
m
It seems that Prefect has evolved, and the command to start the server has changed. The command 
orion
has been deprecated. Let's update our approach to reflect the newer version of Prefect (2.19.0). Here's an updated step-by-step guide on how to run the Prefect server locally in a Docker container: 1. Set up the API URL:
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bash
    prefect config set PREFECT_API_URL="<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>"
2. Create a Docker Compose file: Create a file named 
docker-compose.yml
with the following content:
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yaml
   version: "3"
   services:
     prefect-server:
       image: prefecthq/prefect:2.19.0
       environment:
         - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
       ports:
         - "4200:4200"
       command: prefect server start

     prefect-worker:
       image: prefecthq/prefect:2.19.0
       depends_on:
         - prefect-server
       environment:
         - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
       command: prefect worker start -q "default"
3. Run Docker Compose: Open a terminal, navigate to the directory containing your 
docker-compose.yml
file, and run:
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bash
   docker-compose up
4. Access the Prefect Server UI: Once the containers are up and running, you can access the Prefect server UI by navigating to 
<http://127.0.0.1:4200>
in your web browser. 5. Configure Prefect Profile: Make sure to configure your Prefect profile to connect to this local server:
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bash
   prefect profile use <your-profile-name>
For the latest Prefect setup and updates, refer to the Prefect documentation. By following these updated steps, you should be able to run the Prefect server locally within Docker containers without encountering the "no such command 'orion'" error.
k
@Marvin now i get "Error response from daemon: manifest for prefecthq/prefect:2.19.0 not found: manifest unknown: manifest unknown"
m
It appears there might be some confusion with the Docker image tags for Prefect. Instead of specifying a full version that doesn't exist, try using a broader tag. Here’s an updated 
docker-compose.yml
using a more general tag for the Prefect images:
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yaml
version: "3"
services:
  prefect-server:
    image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
    environment:
      - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
    ports:
      - "4200:4200"
    command: prefect server start

  prefect-worker:
    image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
    depends_on:
      - prefect-server
    environment:
      - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
    command: prefect worker start -q "default"
### Steps to Run Prefect Server Locally in Docker: 1. Create 
docker-compose.yml
: Create a file named 
docker-compose.yml
with the content provided above. 2. Run Docker Compose: Open your terminal, navigate to the directory with 
docker-compose.yml
, and run:
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bash
   docker-compose up
3. Access the Prefect Server UI: Once the containers are up, you can access the Prefect server UI at 
<http://127.0.0.1:4200>
. 4. Configure Prefect Profile: Make sure to set up your Prefect profile to connect to this local server if needed:
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bash
   prefect profile use <your-profile-name>
By using the 
latest
tag, you should avoid the "manifest unknown" error associated with specifying an unavailable version tag. For the most current guidance, reviewing the official Prefect documentation and GitHub pages can assist in resolving any discrepancies regarding setup and updates.
k
@Marvin prefect automatically exits when i do this
m
It seems like the Prefect Docker command is exiting prematurely due to a possible misconfiguration or an issue with the Docker container setup. Reviewing the logs can provide more insights into the cause of the exit. However, here are some common steps to troubleshoot and hopefully solve the issue: 1. Use interactive mode with Docker: To ensure that the logs are visible and to keep the services running interactively:
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yaml
version: "3"
services:
  prefect-server:
    image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
    environment:
      - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
    ports:
      - "4200:4200"
    command: bash -c "prefect server start"

  prefect-worker:
    image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
    depends_on:
      - prefect-server
    environment:
      - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
    command: bash -c "prefect worker start -q 'default' && tail -f /dev/null"
2. Manually start the containers: Try starting the Prefect server and worker manually by logging into the container and executing the required commands.
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bash
   docker-compose up -d prefect-server
   docker exec -it <server-container-id> /bin/bash
Inside the container, run:
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bash
   prefect server start
After confirming the server is running, repeat the steps to start the worker. 3. Check Docker logs: Review the Docker logs to diagnose the issue:
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bash
   docker logs <container-id>
4. Use 
latest
tag: Ensure you are using the correct and available Docker tag:
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yaml
   image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
### Full Updated Compose File:
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yaml
version: "3"
services:
  prefect-server:
    image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
    environment:
      - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
    ports:
      - "4200:4200"
    command: bash -c "prefect server start"

  prefect-worker:
    image: prefecthq/prefect:latest
    depends_on:
      - prefect-server
    environment:
      - PREFECT_API_URL=<http://127.0.0.1:4200/api>
    command: bash -c "prefect worker start -q 'default' && tail -f /dev/null"
By following these steps, you should be able to gain more insight into what's causing the premature exit and address the issue accordingly. For further guidance specific to your issue you can also refer to the Prefect's GitHub Issues page or their Discourse community.
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