<@ULVA73B9P> how can I modify the server settings ...
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@Marvin how can I modify the server settings json?
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To modify the server settings in Prefect 3.x, you can utilize the TOML configuration format. Each setting is associated with a specific TOML dotted key path. Here are some of the key paths you might be interested in: - `server.api`: For API settings. - `server.database`: For database settings. - `server.deployments`: For controlling deployments behavior. - `server.ephemeral`: For ephemeral settings. - `server.events`: For controlling server events behavior. - `server.flow_run_graph`: For flow run graph behavior. - `server.services`: For server services behavior. - `server.tasks`: For server tasks behavior. - `server.ui`: For UI behavior. For example, if you want to modify the maximum number of scheduled tasks, you would adjust the
server.tasks.scheduling.max_scheduled_queue_size
setting. You can configure these settings using environment variables or by modifying the corresponding TOML file. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Prefect 3.x settings reference.
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@Marvin Can I define the toml file when running the helm chart?
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When deploying Prefect with a Helm chart, you typically use a
values.yaml
file to configure the deployment. This file allows you to customize various settings, including those that would be in a TOML configuration, by specifying them as key-value pairs. Here's a brief guide on how to do it: 1. Add the Prefect Helm Repository:
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   helm repo add prefect <https://prefecthq.github.io/prefect-helm>
   helm repo update
2. Create a Kubernetes Secret for the Prefect API Key:
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   kubectl create secret generic prefect-api-key \
   --namespace=prefect --from-literal=key=your-prefect-cloud-api-key
3. Configure Helm Chart Values: Create a
values.yaml
file to customize the Prefect worker configuration. This file will include settings such as account details, workspace IDs, and other configurations you might typically define in a TOML file. 4. Install the Prefect Worker: Deploy using the Helm chart with your custom
values.yaml
file:
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   helm install prefect-worker prefect/prefect-worker \
     --namespace prefect \
     -f values.yaml
For detailed instructions, you can refer to the Prefect Kubernetes deployment guide. This guide will provide more comprehensive steps and examples for setting up your Prefect infrastructure using Helm.
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@Marvin how do I push the toml file to the server
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To push a TOML configuration file to a Prefect server, especially in a self-hosted setup, you need to ensure that the server is configured to read from this file. Here are the general steps you might follow: 1. Prepare the TOML File: Ensure your
prefect.toml
file is correctly configured with all necessary settings. 2. Place the TOML File on the Server: - If you're using a self-hosted Prefect server, you can directly place the
prefect.toml
file in the server's configuration directory. This is typically where the server expects to find its configuration files. - If you're deploying in a containerized environment, like Kubernetes, you might need to include this file in your Docker image or mount it as a volume. 3. Configure the Server to Use the TOML File: - Ensure that the server is set up to read configurations from your
prefect.toml
. This might involve setting environment variables or adjusting server startup scripts to point to the correct file location. 4. Restart the Server: After placing the TOML file and ensuring the server is configured to use it, restart your server to apply the new settings. For more detailed instructions, especially if you're using Prefect's cloud offerings or specific deployment setups, you might want to refer to the Prefect documentation on self-hosting and server settings.
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@Marvin is there a way to remove the cloud banners from the server instance ui