Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:23 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 6:23 PMprefect.yaml
file. Here are the steps and components you need to include:
### Work Pool Configuration
1. Define the Work Pool: You need to specify the Docker image, environment variables, and volumes in the work_pool
section of your YAML file.
2. Specify Environment Variables and Volumes: These can be set in the job_variables
section.
### Deployment Configuration
1. Schedule: Define when your flows should run using a schedule object. Prefect supports various scheduling options, including cron schedules.
Here's a basic structure for your prefect.yaml
file:
yaml
work_pool:
name: my-docker-pool
type: docker
job_variables:
image: "your-docker-image"
env:
- MY_ENV_VAR: "value"
volumes:
- host_path: "/host/path"
container_path: "/container/path"
deployments:
- name: my-flow-deployment
flow: my_flow.py
schedule:
type: cron
cron: "0 0 * * *" # Adjust this cron expression to your desired schedule
### Additional Resources
- Work Pools: Work Pools Documentation
- Docker Infrastructure Example: Docker Example Documentation
- Scheduling Flows: Scheduling Documentation
This setup will allow you to manage your Prefect flows effectively with the specified Docker image and configurations. If you have more specific requirements or encounter issues, feel free to ask for further assistance.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:24 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:26 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 6:26 PMprefect.yaml
file, you should include the work_pool
attribute under the deployment configuration to link it to the appropriate work pool. Here's how you can adjust your YAML:
yaml
deployments:
- name: my-flow-deployment
flow: my_flow.py
work_pool: my-docker-pool # Specify the work pool here
schedule:
type: cron
cron: "0 0 * * *" # Adjust this cron expression to your desired schedule
### Loading Work Pool Templates from JSON
You can manage your work pool's base job template using JSON files. This is particularly useful for version control and CI/CD pipelines. You can update a work pool’s base job template using the Prefect CLI with a command like:
bash
prefect work-pool update my-docker-pool --template-file base-job-template.json
This command reads a JSON file (base-job-template.json
) and updates the work pool's template accordingly.
### Additional Resources
- Work Pools and Deployment: Work Pools Documentation
This setup will ensure that your deployments are correctly linked to the specified work pool and allow you to manage templates efficiently through JSON.Mitch Nielsen
03/10/2025, 6:27 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:30 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:31 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 6:31 PMjob_configuration
and variables
. You can customize the template to include volumes or any other Kubernetes-specific configurations.
### Base Job Template Customization
1. Job Configuration: This section defines the actual job setup, including how the flow runs are executed. It can include placeholders for dynamic values.
2. Variables: This section defines the fields that can be customized for each deployment or flow run. It follows the OpenAPI specification and allows you to set constraints on these fields.
To include volumes, you would typically modify the job_configuration
section. Unfortunately, you can't just have a customization
section like in previous versions. Instead, you need to directly define these configurations in the JSON representation of the template.
Here's a basic example of how you might set up a base job template with volumes:
json
{
"variables": {
"image": {
"type": "string",
"default": "your-docker-image"
},
"volumes": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"hostPath": {
"type": "string"
},
"containerPath": {
"type": "string"
}
}
}
}
},
"job_configuration": {
"containers": [
{
"image": "{{ image }}",
"volumeMounts": [
{
"name": "my-volume",
"mountPath": "{{ volumes[0].containerPath }}"
}
]
}
],
"volumes": [
{
"name": "my-volume",
"hostPath": {
"path": "{{ volumes[0].hostPath }}"
}
}
]
}
}
### Additional Considerations
- Customization: Customize your job template using the Prefect UI or directly in JSON.
- Version Control: Manage your base job templates in version control systems and update them through CI/CD pipelines.
For more details, refer to the Kubernetes Infrastructure Example and Work Pools Documentation.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:35 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 6:35 PMimage
, image_pull_policy
, namespace
, pod_watch_timeout_seconds
, env
, and custom configurations. Here's a comprehensive example of how you might define these in your job template:
json
{
"variables": {
"image": {
"type": "string",
"default": "your-docker-image"
},
"image_pull_policy": {
"type": "string",
"default": "IfNotPresent"
},
"namespace": {
"type": "string",
"default": "default"
},
"pod_watch_timeout_seconds": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 60
},
"env": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"name": {
"type": "string"
},
"value": {
"type": "string"
}
}
}
}
},
"job_configuration": {
"containers": [
{
"image": "{{ image }}",
"imagePullPolicy": "{{ image_pull_policy }}",
"env": "{{ env }}"
}
],
"namespace": "{{ namespace }}",
"pod_watch_timeout_seconds": "{{ pod_watch_timeout_seconds }}",
"volumes": [
{
"name": "my-volume",
"hostPath": {
"path": "/host/path"
}
}
]
}
}
### Key Components
- Image and Image Pull Policy: Define which Docker image to use and when it should be pulled.
- Namespace: Specify the Kubernetes namespace for job creation.
- Pod Watch Timeout Seconds: Set the timeout for watching pod status.
- Environment Variables: Use the env
field to pass environment variables to your containers.
- Volumes: Define any necessary volumes directly in the job_configuration
.
### Additional Resources
- Kubernetes Infrastructure Example
- Work Pools Documentation
This template provides a structured way to define Kubernetes job configurations in Prefect 3.x, allowing you to leverage the flexibility of Kubernetes while integrating with Prefect's orchestration capabilities.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:47 PM{
'op': 'add',
'path': '/spec/template/spec/containers/0/resources',
'value': {
'limits': {
'memory': '8192Mi',
'cpu': '2000m'
}
}
},
# Prevents Kubernetes to keep endlessly restarting failed jobs.
{
'op': 'add',
'path': '/spec/backoffLimit',
'value': 0
},
I had this in customizations too, where should I put itMarvin
03/10/2025, 6:47 PMjob_configuration
section of your base job template. These configurations are typically added under the containers
and spec
sections to customize resource limits and other Kubernetes job behaviors.
Here's how you can incorporate your customizations into the base job template:
json
{
"variables": {
"image": {
"type": "string",
"default": "your-docker-image"
},
"image_pull_policy": {
"type": "string",
"default": "IfNotPresent"
},
"namespace": {
"type": "string",
"default": "default"
},
"pod_watch_timeout_seconds": {
"type": "integer",
"default": 60
},
"env": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"name": {
"type": "string"
},
"value": {
"type": "string"
}
}
}
}
},
"job_configuration": {
"containers": [
{
"image": "{{ image }}",
"imagePullPolicy": "{{ image_pull_policy }}",
"env": "{{ env }}",
"resources": {
"limits": {
"memory": "8192Mi",
"cpu": "2000m"
}
}
}
],
"namespace": "{{ namespace }}",
"pod_watch_timeout_seconds": "{{ pod_watch_timeout_seconds }}",
"backoffLimit": 0, // Prevents Kubernetes from endlessly restarting failed jobs
"volumes": [
{
"name": "my-volume",
"hostPath": {
"path": "/host/path"
}
}
]
}
}
### Key Adjustments
- Resource Limits: Added under containers.resources
to specify memory and CPU limits.
- Backoff Limit: Added directly to prevent Kubernetes from retrying failed jobs indefinitely.
This approach ensures that your Kubernetes job configurations are fully integrated into the Prefect 3.x framework, leveraging the flexibility of Kubernetes while maintaining the orchestration capabilities of Prefect.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:50 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 6:50 PMenv
parameter in the KubernetesJob
in Prefect 2.7.8, you should now include them in the env
section of the containers
configuration within the job_configuration
of your base job template. This ensures that they are applied to the specific flow execution environment.
Here's how you can specify them:
json
{
"variables": {
"image": {
"type": "string",
"default": "your-docker-image"
},
// Other variables...
"env": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"name": {
"type": "string"
},
"value": {
"type": "string"
}
}
}
}
},
"job_configuration": {
"containers": [
{
"image": "{{ image }}",
"env": [
{
"name": "MY_ENV_VAR",
"value": "value"
}
// Add more environment variables as needed
]
}
]
// Other configurations...
}
}
By placing your environment variables in the containers.env
section, you ensure they are specific to the flow run, similar to how you used the env
parameter in the KubernetesJob
previously.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 6:52 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 6:52 PMname
and a path
, but not a value
. The structure of a volume definition depends on the type of volume you are using. Here's a breakdown:
### Volume Structure
- name: The identifier for the volume. This is used to reference the volume in the volumeMounts
section of the container.
- hostPath: (For host path volumes) The path on the host machine where the volume is located.
- mountPath: (Defined in volumeMounts
) The path in the container where the volume should be mounted.
Here's how you can define volumes in your base job template:
json
{
"variables": {
"image": {
"type": "string",
"default": "your-docker-image"
},
"env": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"name": {
"type": "string"
},
"value": {
"type": "string"
}
}
}
}
},
"job_configuration": {
"containers": [
{
"image": "{{ image }}",
"env": "{{ env }}",
"volumeMounts": [
{
"name": "my-volume",
"mountPath": "/container/path"
}
]
}
],
"volumes": [
{
"name": "my-volume",
"hostPath": {
"path": "/host/path"
}
}
]
}
}
### Explanation
- volumeMounts: Specifies where the volume should be mounted inside the container. It uses the name
to reference the volume defined in the volumes
section.
- volumes: Defines the volume itself. For a hostPath
volume, you specify the path
on the host machine.
This setup ensures that your volumes are correctly configured and mounted within your Kubernetes pods.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 7:16 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 7:17 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 7:17 PMcontainers
section of your job_configuration
. The working directory determines where commands are run inside the container.
### Setting the Working Directory
You can add the workingDir
field to the container configuration to specify the directory:
json
{
"variables": {
"image": {
"type": "string",
"default": "your-docker-image"
},
"env": {
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"name": {
"type": "string"
},
"value": {
"type": "string"
}
}
}
}
},
"job_configuration": {
"containers": [
{
"image": "{{ image }}",
"env": "{{ env }}",
"workingDir": "/desired/working/directory", // Set your working directory here
"volumeMounts": [
{
"name": "my-volume",
"mountPath": "/container/path"
}
]
}
],
"namespace": "{{ namespace }}",
"pod_watch_timeout_seconds": "{{ pod_watch_timeout_seconds }}",
"backoffLimit": 0,
"volumes": [
{
"name": "my-volume",
"hostPath": {
"path": "/host/path"
}
}
]
}
}
### Explanation
- workingDir: This field sets the working directory for the container. It specifies where commands will be executed inside the container.
By configuring the workingDir
, you ensure that your flow runs in the correct directory context, which is particularly important if your flow relies on relative paths or specific directory structures.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 7:28 PM{
"WORKING_DIRECTORY": "/opt/prefect/flows"
}
Pull Steps
[
{
"prefect.deployments.steps.set_working_directory": {
"directory": "/Users/iagoalves/work/window-finance/wf-momentum-trading"
}
}
]
I see this on the UI, the only way of changing the pull steps is using prefect.yaml or could I do in the python sdk deploy?Marvin
03/10/2025, 7:29 PMprefect.yaml
file or programmatically using the Python SDK. The pull steps are crucial as they define how Prefect retrieves your deployment in remote execution environments.
### Modifying Pull Steps
1. Using prefect.yaml
: You can define the pull steps in the prefect.yaml
file under the pull
section. This is the most straightforward way to manage these steps across different environments.
2. Using the Python SDK: You can also modify pull steps programmatically when deploying using the Python SDK. This can be done by specifying the pull steps as part of the deployment configuration.
Here's an example of how you might define pull steps in the `prefect.yaml`:
yaml
pull:
- prefect.deployments.steps.set_working_directory:
directory: "/desired/working/directory"
### Programmatic Deployment with Python SDK
If you prefer to manage your deployments programmatically, you can do so by setting up the deployment configuration in your Python code. Unfortunately, the exact syntax for modifying pull steps via the SDK wasn't explicitly detailed in the documentation I reviewed, but typically you would interact with the deployment API to set these configurations.
### Additional Resources
- Prefect YAML Documentation
- Deployment Guide
If your use case requires dynamic adjustments or integration with other Python code, using the SDK might be more flexible. Otherwise, managing these configurations via the prefect.yaml
provides a centralized and declarative approach.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 7:34 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 7:34 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 7:36 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 7:36 PMprefect worker start
command. This command requires you to specify the name of the work pool you want the worker to connect to. Here's how you can do it:
### Command to Start a Worker
bash
prefect worker start --pool my-docker-pool
### Key Points
- --pool
: This option specifies the name of the work pool the worker should connect to. Replace my-docker-pool
with the name of your actual work pool.
- Additional Options: You can include other options as needed, such as setting the worker's concurrency limits or specifying a different configuration file.
This command will start a worker that polls the specified work pool for tasks to execute. Ensure that your Prefect environment is correctly configured and that the necessary permissions and network settings are in place for the worker to communicate with the Prefect server.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 7:37 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 7:37 PM-p
flag is not a documented shorthand for specifying the work pool in the prefect worker start
command. You should use the full --pool
option to ensure the command is interpreted correctly:
bash
prefect worker start --pool my-docker-pool
Using the full option name helps avoid any ambiguity and ensures compatibility with the documented CLI options. If you encounter any issues or have further questions about CLI usage, referring to the Prefect CLI documentation can provide additional guidance.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 7:44 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 7:45 PM--install-policy
option when starting the worker.
Example:
bash
prefect worker start --pool my-docker-pool --install-policy auto
3. Verify Prefect Version: Ensure you are using a compatible version of Prefect that supports the worker type you are trying to start. You can check your Prefect version using:
bash
prefect version
4. Check Worker Logs: Review the logs for any specific error messages or hints about missing dependencies. Logs are accessible through the Prefect Cloud UI or API if you are connected to Prefect Cloud.
5. Install Prefect Integrations: If your worker relies on specific integrations (e.g., prefect-aws
, prefect-gcp
), make sure these packages are installed in your environment.
If you follow these steps and still encounter issues, it might be helpful to consult the Prefect documentation on workers or reach out to the Prefect community for further assistance.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 8:11 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 8:11 PMprefect-kubernetes
package became available in Prefect version 3.2.8 and later to provide a more streamlined and dedicated set of tools for orchestrating, observing, and managing Kubernetes resources with Prefect. This package is designed to enhance the integration between Prefect and Kubernetes, offering tasks, flows, and blocks that are specifically tailored for Kubernetes environments.
### Setting Up Kubernetes Jobs Before Prefect 3.2.8
Before the introduction of prefect-kubernetes
, users would typically set up Kubernetes jobs using more generalized infrastructure configurations and custom scripts. Here are some steps you might have taken:
1. Use KubernetesJob Blocks: In earlier versions, you would define your Kubernetes jobs using the KubernetesJob
infrastructure block, specifying parameters such as the image, command, and resources directly in the block configuration.
2. Custom YAML Files: You might also have used custom Kubernetes YAML files to define the job specifications and then used Prefect to manage these deployments.
3. Manual Integration: Without the dedicated prefect-kubernetes
package, integrating Prefect with Kubernetes required more manual setup and configuration, often involving custom scripts to handle deployment and execution.
### What Changed with prefect-kubernetes
- Dedicated Tools: The prefect-kubernetes
package provides dedicated tools and blocks for Kubernetes, making it easier to manage Kubernetes resources directly from Prefect.
- Streamlined Integration: With this package, Prefect offers a more seamless integration with Kubernetes, allowing for easier setup and management of Kubernetes-based workflows.
- Enhanced Features: The package includes specific tasks and flows that are optimized for Kubernetes, improving the orchestration and management of Kubernetes resources.
For users on versions prior to 3.2.8, it would be beneficial to upgrade to take advantage of these new features and improvements. If upgrading is not feasible, you can continue using the traditional methods of integrating Prefect with Kubernetes through custom configurations and scripts.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 8:14 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 8:14 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 8:15 PMprefecthq/prefect:3-latest
. This image is designed to work well with Prefect's infrastructure and can be used as a base for your Kubernetes jobs.
### Using the Prefect-Kubernetes Image
- Default Image: If you don't specify an image, the latest Prefect 3 image (prefecthq/prefect:3-latest
) is used by default.
- Customization: You can override the default image in your deployment configuration if you need specific packages or configurations. This can be done by specifying a custom Docker image that includes your flow code and any additional dependencies.
### Custom Dockerfile
If you need to include specific dependencies or configurations, you can create a custom Dockerfile. This allows you to use image caching and ensures that all necessary packages are included in your deployment environment.
Here's a basic example of what a Dockerfile might look like:
dockerfile
FROM prefecthq/prefect:3-latest
# Install additional packages
RUN pip install some-package
# Copy your flow code
COPY ./flows /opt/prefect/flows
# Set the working directory
WORKDIR /opt/prefect/flows
### Conclusion
Using the Prefect Docker image ensures compatibility with Prefect's orchestration features and provides a stable base for running your flows on Kubernetes. If you have specific requirements, consider building a custom image to tailor the environment to your needs.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 8:24 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 8:24 PM3.2.11-python3.10
image and a 3.2.11-python3.10-kubernetes
image from the Prefect registry generally lies in their intended use and included configurations:
### 3.2.11-python3.10
Image
- General Purpose: This image is a standard Prefect image that includes Prefect version 3.2.11 with Python 3.10. It is suitable for general use cases where you want to run Prefect flows without any specific infrastructure optimizations.
- Base Image: It serves as a base image for running Prefect flows and can be extended with additional dependencies as needed.
### 3.2.11-python3.10-kubernetes
Image
- Kubernetes Optimized: This image is specifically optimized for running Prefect flows on Kubernetes. It includes configurations and possibly additional packages that are beneficial for Kubernetes environments.
- Infrastructure Integration: It may include Kubernetes-specific tools or settings that facilitate better integration with Kubernetes clusters, such as handling Kubernetes-specific environment variables, configurations, or volume mounts.
### When to Use Each
- Use 3.2.11-python3.10
: If you are running Prefect flows in a non-Kubernetes environment or need a general-purpose image to customize for various infrastructures.
- Use 3.2.11-python3.10-kubernetes
: If you are deploying Prefect flows specifically on Kubernetes and want an image that is tailored for that environment, potentially reducing the need for additional configurations.
Choosing the right image can simplify deployment and execution, ensuring that your flows run smoothly in the intended infrastructure.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 10:16 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 10:16 PMKubernetesWorkerJobConfiguration
. Specifically, the job_manifest
field is required but not provided in your configuration.
### Steps to Resolve
1. Check Job Configuration: Ensure that your job configuration includes all required fields. The job_manifest
is a critical part of configuring a Kubernetes job, and it should define the complete job specification.
2. Review Base Job Template: Verify your base job template to ensure that it includes the job_manifest
field. This field should contain the necessary Kubernetes job specifications, such as containers, volumes, and other configurations.
3. Example Job Manifest: Here’s a basic structure for including a job_manifest
in your configuration:
json
{
"job_manifest": {
"apiVersion": "batch/v1",
"kind": "Job",
"metadata": {
"name": "your-job-name"
},
"spec": {
"template": {
"spec": {
"containers": [
{
"name": "your-container-name",
"image": "your-image",
"resources": {
"limits": {
"memory": "8192Mi",
"cpu": "2000m"
}
},
"volumeMounts": [
{
"name": "your-volume-name",
"mountPath": "/path/in/container"
}
]
}
],
"volumes": [
{
"name": "your-volume-name",
"hostPath": {
"path": "/host/path"
}
}
],
"restartPolicy": "Never"
}
}
}
}
}
4. Validation: Use this structure to ensure that your job manifest is complete and correctly formatted.
5. Consult Documentation: Double-check the Prefect and Kubernetes documentation to ensure that all necessary fields are included and correctly specified.
If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to the Prefect community or support for more detailed guidance, especially if there are specific nuances related to your setup.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 10:23 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 10:24 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 10:24 PMjobManifest
and jobConfiguration
lies in their roles and usage within Prefect's infrastructure setup, particularly for Kubernetes jobs.
### jobManifest
- Purpose: The jobManifest
is a comprehensive specification of the Kubernetes job. It includes all the details required to create and manage a Kubernetes job, such as API version, kind, metadata, and the complete job specification.
- Content: It is typically a direct representation of a Kubernetes job YAML, encompassing the full configuration needed by Kubernetes to schedule and run the job.
- Use Case: This is used when you want to specify the entire job configuration explicitly, allowing for precise control over how the job is executed in a Kubernetes environment.
### jobConfiguration
- Purpose: The jobConfiguration
is part of Prefect's internal configuration system. It is used to define how Prefect should configure and run a job, often using placeholders for dynamic values that are filled in at runtime.
- Content: It includes configuration settings that Prefect uses to manage the execution environment, such as container images, environment variables, and resource requests. The jobConfiguration
can use placeholders to reference values provided in the variables
section or hard-coded values.
- Use Case: This is used within Prefect to manage and customize the behavior of jobs across different environments, allowing for flexibility and reuse of job configurations.
### Conclusion
- Use jobManifest
if you need to provide a complete Kubernetes job specification directly.
- Use jobConfiguration
to manage Prefect-specific configurations and leverage Prefect's templating and dynamic configuration capabilities.
Both serve important roles in managing and deploying jobs but are used in different contexts depending on the level of control and customization needed.Iago Rocha
03/10/2025, 10:28 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 10:28 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 10:28 PMjobManifest
can indeed be considered a component or child within the broader jobConfiguration
. Here's how they relate:
### Relationship Between jobConfiguration
and jobManifest
- jobConfiguration
: This is the overarching configuration used by Prefect to define how a job should be executed. It includes various settings and parameters that Prefect uses to manage the job's execution environment.
- jobManifest
: Within the jobConfiguration
, the jobManifest
represents the specific Kubernetes job details. It includes the full Kubernetes job specification that Kubernetes needs to schedule and run the job.
### Structure
- jobConfiguration
: May include various configurations such as environment variables, resource limits, and other Prefect-specific settings.
- jobManifest
: Nested within jobConfiguration
, detailing the Kubernetes-specific job setup, such as the API version, kind, metadata, and spec.
### Example
Here's a simplified illustration of how jobManifest
might be structured within `jobConfiguration`:
json
{
"jobConfiguration": {
"jobManifest": {
"apiVersion": "batch/v1",
"kind": "Job",
"metadata": {
"name": "example-job"
},
"spec": {
"template": {
"spec": {
"containers": [
{
"name": "example-container",
"image": "example-image"
}
],
"restartPolicy": "Never"
}
}
}
},
"otherConfigurations": {
// Prefect-specific configurations
}
}
}
In this setup, jobManifest
provides the specific Kubernetes job details, while the rest of jobConfiguration
might include additional Prefect-specific settings. This hierarchical structure allows for flexible and detailed job management within Prefect.Marvin
03/10/2025, 10:33 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 10:33 PMIago Rocha
03/10/2025, 10:33 PMMarvin
03/10/2025, 10:33 PMjobManifest
section, specifically under the spec.template.spec
part of the configuration. Here's how you can structure them:
### Defining Volumes and Volume Mounts
1. Volumes: These are defined at the spec.template.spec.volumes
level. Each volume has a name
and a type, such as hostPath
, persistentVolumeClaim
, etc.
2. Volume Mounts: These are specified within each container's configuration under spec.template.spec.containers[].volumeMounts
. Each mount references a volume by name and specifies the mountPath
within the container.
### Example Structure
Here's how you can include volumes and mounts in your `jobManifest`:
json
{
"jobManifest": {
"apiVersion": "batch/v1",
"kind": "Job",
"metadata": {
"name": "example-job"
},
"spec": {
"template": {
"spec": {
"containers": [
{
"name": "example-container",
"image": "example-image",
"volumeMounts": [
{
"name": "example-volume",
"mountPath": "/path/in/container"
}
]
}
],
"volumes": [
{
"name": "example-volume",
"hostPath": {
"path": "/path/on/host"
}
}
],
"restartPolicy": "Never"
}
}
}
}
}
### Explanation
- Volumes: Defined under spec.template.spec.volumes
, where each volume has a name
and a configuration based on the volume type (e.g., hostPath
).
- Volume Mounts: Defined within each container's configuration under spec.template.spec.containers[].volumeMounts
, specifying the name
of the volume and the mountPath
in the container.
This setup ensures that your Kubernetes jobs have the necessary storage configurations to function correctly, allowing containers to access data on the host or persistent storage.Iago Rocha
03/11/2025, 3:13 PMMarvin
03/11/2025, 3:13 PMTypeError
in the Prefect server's code, specifically with the evaluation of a type annotation using pydantic
. This issue typically arises from compatibility problems between Pydantic and the way type annotations are being handled in the Prefect codebase.
### Steps to Resolve
1. Ensure Compatibility: Make sure that the version of Prefect you are using is compatible with the version of Pydantic installed in your environment. Prefect 3.x uses Pydantic 2, so ensure both are up-to-date and compatible.
2. Check for Updates: Verify that you are using the latest versions of Prefect and Pydantic. Sometimes, newer versions contain fixes for such issues.
bash
pip install --upgrade prefect pydantic
3. Review Type Annotations: If you have custom code or modifications, review any type annotations that might be causing conflicts, especially those involving ClassVar
.
4. Consult Prefect Documentation: Check the Prefect documentation or GitHub repository for any known issues or patches related to this error.
5. Community and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to the Prefect community or support channels. They might have insights or workarounds for specific issues related to type annotations and Pydantic.
This error is a bit technical and might require adjustments in the codebase or waiting for a patch if it's a known issue with Prefect or Pydantic.Iago Rocha
03/11/2025, 5:49 PMIago Rocha
03/11/2025, 5:50 PMMarvin
03/11/2025, 5:50 PMjob_variables
parameter in your deployment configuration.
3. Dockerfile Configuration: If you are building a custom Docker image, specify the working directory using the WORKDIR
command in your Dockerfile.
### Example Configuration
#### Using a Dockerfile
dockerfile
FROM prefecthq/prefect:3.2.11-python3.10
# Set the working directory
WORKDIR /desired/working/directory
# Copy your flow code
COPY ./flows /desired/working/directory
#### Using Job Variables
If you're not using a custom Docker image, you can specify the working directory in your deployment configuration using job variables:
yaml
job_variables:
WORKING_DIRECTORY: "/desired/working/directory"
### Adjusting the Deployment
When deploying your flow, ensure that the entrypoint
or any path-related configurations align with the directory where your flows are located. This might involve adjusting the entrypoint
parameter in your deployment script or configuration to match the path structure within the container.
By ensuring that your working directory is correctly configured, you can avoid issues related to path mismatches and ensure your flows execute as expected in their intended environment.Iago Rocha
03/11/2025, 5:52 PM{
"WORKING_DIRECTORY": "/opt/prefect/flows"
}
Pull Steps
[
{
"prefect.deployments.steps.set_working_directory": {
"directory": "/Users/iagoalves/work/window-finance/wf-momentum-trading"
}
}
]
I guess I have to change the bottom oneIago Rocha
03/11/2025, 5:52 PM{
"WORKING_DIRECTORY": "/opt/prefect/flows"
}
Pull Steps
[
{
"prefect.deployments.steps.set_working_directory": {
"directory": "/Users/iagoalves/work/window-finance/wf-momentum-trading"
}
}
]
I guess I have to change the bottom one. Is there any way to do it besides from the prefect.yaml?Marvin
03/11/2025, 5:52 PMprefect.yaml
file. This allows you to configure the pull steps dynamically within your code.
### Changing Pull Steps Programmatically
Using the Prefect Python SDK, you can define and modify deployment configurations, including pull steps. Here's an example of how you might set this up:
python
from prefect.deployments import Deployment
from prefect.deployments.steps import set_working_directory
from my_flow import my_flow_function # Replace with your actual flow function
# Define the pull steps
pull_steps = [
set_working_directory(directory="/opt/prefect/flows")
]
# Create a deployment with the custom pull steps
deployment = Deployment.build_from_flow(
flow=my_flow_function,
name="my-deployment",
pull_steps=pull_steps
)
# Apply the deployment
deployment.apply()
### Explanation
- set_working_directory: This function is used to define the working directory for the flow execution. You can set it to the desired directory within your container.
- Deployment.build_from_flow: This method allows you to create a deployment from a flow, specifying configurations like pull steps directly in your Python code.
By using this approach, you can programmatically manage your deployment configurations, making it easier to adjust settings without editing the prefect.yaml
file directly. This can be particularly useful for environments where configurations need to be dynamically adjusted or integrated with other Python-based workflows.Iago Rocha
03/11/2025, 5:55 PMMarvin
03/11/2025, 5:56 PMprefect.deployments.steps
module. Specifically, you can use the set_working_directory
function from the pull
submodule to adjust the working directory for your deployment.
Here's how you can set the working directory using the Python SDK:
### Adjusting Pull Steps Programmatically
python
from prefect.deployments.steps.pull import set_working_directory
from prefect.deployments import Deployment
from my_flow import my_flow_function # Replace with your actual flow function
# Define the pull steps with the updated working directory
pull_steps = [
set_working_directory(directory="/opt/prefect/flows")
]
# Create a deployment with the custom pull steps
deployment = Deployment.build_from_flow(
flow=my_flow_function,
name="my-deployment",
pull_steps=pull_steps
)
# Apply the deployment
deployment.apply()
### Explanation
- set_working_directory: This function is used to specify the working directory for your flow execution. It should match the directory where your flow code is expected to be executed within the container.
- Deployment.build_from_flow: This method constructs a deployment from the flow and allows you to specify the pull steps, including setting the working directory.
By using this approach, you can dynamically configure your deployment's working directory directly in your Python code, providing flexibility and ease of integration with other Python workflows.Iago Rocha
03/11/2025, 5:59 PMMarvin
03/11/2025, 5:59 PMprefect.yaml
file with the requirements you specified, you'll need to define steps for building and pushing a Docker image, updating a work pool with a job template, deploying multiple flows within the work pool, and setting the working directory in the pull steps. Here's how you can structure the prefect.yaml
file:
yaml
# prefect.yaml
# Build and push a Docker image
build:
- prefect_docker.deployments.steps.build_docker_image:
image_name: "your-image-name"
tag: "latest"
dockerfile: "./Dockerfile"
- prefect_docker.deployments.steps.push_docker_image:
image_name: "your-image-name"
tag: "latest"
# Update an existing work pool with a job template
push:
- prefect.deployments.steps.run_shell_script:
id: "update_workpool"
script: |
prefect work-pool update my-workpool --base-job-template path/to/job_template.json
# Deploy several flows within the work pool
deploy:
- prefect.deployments.steps.deploy_flows:
work_pool: "my-workpool"
flow_paths:
- "path/to/flow1.py"
- "path/to/flow2.py"
# Add more flow paths as needed
# Set up the working directory in pull steps
pull:
- prefect.deployments.steps.set_working_directory:
directory: "/opt/prefect/flows"
### Explanation
- Build and Push: The build
and push
sections use Prefect's Docker steps to build and push your Docker image. Adjust the image_name
and tag
as needed.
- Update Work Pool: The push
section includes a shell script step to update the work pool with a new job template. Replace my-workpool
and the path to job_template.json
with your actual work pool name and template path.
- Deploy Flows: The deploy
section specifies the work pool and the paths to the flows you want to deploy. Add all the flow paths you need to deploy.
- Set Working Directory: The pull
section sets the working directory to /opt/prefect/flows
, ensuring that your flows execute in the correct directory context.
This configuration provides a comprehensive setup for managing your Prefect deployments, ensuring that all necessary components are correctly configured and executed. Adjust the paths and names according to your specific environment and requirements.Iago Rocha
03/11/2025, 6:05 PMMarvin
03/11/2025, 6:05 PMprefect.yaml
to push to GCR:
### Steps to Push to GCR
1. Tag the Image Correctly: Ensure your Docker image is tagged with the GCR path. The format typically looks like <http://gcr.io/[PROJECT-ID]/[IMAGE-NAME]:[TAG]|gcr.io/[PROJECT-ID]/[IMAGE-NAME]:[TAG]>
.
2. Authenticate with GCP: Make sure your environment is authenticated with Google Cloud. You can use gcloud auth configure-docker
to set up Docker to authenticate with GCR.
3. Modify the prefect.yaml
: Update the build
and push
steps to use the GCR path.
### Example prefect.yaml
yaml
# prefect.yaml
# Build and push a Docker image to GCR
build:
- prefect_docker.deployments.steps.build_docker_image:
image_name: "<http://gcr.io/your-project-id/your-image-name|gcr.io/your-project-id/your-image-name>"
tag: "latest"
dockerfile: "./Dockerfile"
- prefect_docker.deployments.steps.push_docker_image:
image_name: "<http://gcr.io/your-project-id/your-image-name|gcr.io/your-project-id/your-image-name>"
tag: "latest"
# Update an existing work pool with a job template
push:
- prefect.deployments.steps.run_shell_script:
id: "update_workpool"
script: |
prefect work-pool update my-workpool --base-job-template path/to/job_template.json
# Deploy several flows within the work pool
deploy:
- prefect.deployments.steps.deploy_flows:
work_pool: "my-workpool"
flow_paths:
- "path/to/flow1.py"
- "path/to/flow2.py"
# Add more flow paths as needed
# Set up the working directory in pull steps
pull:
- prefect.deployments.steps.set_working_directory:
directory: "/opt/prefect/flows"
### Key Points
- Image Name: Ensure the image_name
includes the GCR path (`gcr.io/your-project-id/your-image-name`).
- Authentication: Use gcloud auth configure-docker
to authenticate Docker with your GCR account.
- Environment: Ensure your environment has the necessary permissions to push images to GCR.
By following these steps, your Docker image should be built and pushed to your Google Container Registry as part of the Prefect deployment process. Adjust the your-project-id
and your-image-name
placeholders with your actual project ID and image name.Iago Rocha
03/11/2025, 6:29 PMdeploy:
- prefect.deployments.steps.deploy_flows:
work_pool: "wf-momentum"
flow_paths:
- "path/to/flow1.py"
will it recognize all flows contained in the file?Marvin
03/11/2025, 6:30 PMdeploy_flows
step in the prefect.yaml
configuration is used to deploy flows to a specified work pool. However, the flow_paths
attribute typically expects the path to a single flow file rather than a directory containing multiple flows. Each path should point to a Python file that contains a flow definition.
### Deploying Multiple Flows
If you have multiple flows within a single file or across multiple files, you'll need to ensure that each flow is explicitly defined and accessible. Here's how you can manage multiple flows:
1. Single File with Multiple Flows: If you have multiple flows defined in a single Python file, you need to ensure that the file is structured such that each flow can be accessed and deployed individually.
2. Multiple Files: If your flows are spread across multiple files, list each file path in the flow_paths
section.
### Example Configuration
Here's how you might configure the prefect.yaml
if you have multiple flow files:
yaml
deploy:
- prefect.deployments.steps.deploy_flows:
work_pool: "wf-momentum"
flow_paths:
- "path/to/flow1.py"
- "path/to/flow2.py"
# Add more flow paths as needed
### Key Considerations
- Flow Definitions: Ensure each file listed in flow_paths
contains a valid Prefect flow definition.
- Import Statements: If you have multiple flows in a single file, ensure that your flow objects are accessible and properly imported when deploying.
If you need to deploy multiple flows from a single file, you might need to handle the deployment logic programmatically to ensure each flow is registered and deployed correctly. Prefect's deployment tools and scripts can help automate this process if needed.Iago Rocha
03/11/2025, 6:57 PMIago Rocha
03/11/2025, 6:57 PMMarvin
03/11/2025, 6:57 PMprefect.yaml
file, you should use the prefect deploy
command. This command processes the steps defined in your prefect.yaml
file, including building, pushing, and deploying your flows.
### Steps to Deploy with prefect.yaml
1. Navigate to Your Directory: Ensure you are in the directory containing your prefect.yaml
file.
2. Run the Deploy Command: Use the following command to deploy:
bash
prefect deploy
### Deployment Mechanics
- Build Section: The build
steps are executed first, resolving any variable and block references.
- Push Section: After building, the push
steps are processed, again resolving references.
- Pull Section: The pull
section is templated with step outputs but is not run during deployment. It is resolved at runtime for security reasons.
- Deployment Registration: Finally, the deployment is registered with Prefect, using any flags provided to the CLI to overlay on the values from the file.
### Common Issues
- Command Not Found: Ensure that your Prefect CLI is up-to-date and correctly installed. You can verify your installation with prefect version
.
- Directory Context: Make sure you are running the command in the correct directory where the prefect.yaml
file is located.
By following these steps, you should be able to deploy your flows using the configurations specified in your prefect.yaml
file. If you encounter any issues, ensure that your Prefect CLI is correctly configured and that all paths and references in the YAML file are accurate.Iago Rocha
03/12/2025, 12:06 AM"volumeMounts": [
{
"name": "account-credentials",
"mountPath": "/etc/account-credentials",
"readOnly": true
},
{
"name": "birdeye-api-key",
"mountPath": "/etc/birdeye-api-key",
"readOnly": true
},
{
"name": "telegram-bot-key",
"mountPath": "/etc/telegram-bot-key",
"readOnly": true
}
]
}
],
"volumes": [
{
"name": "account-credentials",
"secret": {
"secretName": "default-account-credentials",
"optional": false
}
},
{
"name": "birdeye-api-key",
"secret": {
"secretName": "birdeye-api-key",
"optional": false
}
},
{
"name": "telegram-bot-key",
"secret": {
"secretName": "telegram-bot-key",
"optional": false
}
}
I am not finding these secrets in the stored files (This is in the job template json for the workpool)
I also have this in the yaml
pull:
- prefect.deployments.steps.set_working_directory:
directory: /opt/prefect/flows
But searching for the files appending ../../../ did not workMarvin
03/12/2025, 12:06 AMdefault-account-credentials
, birdeye-api-key
, telegram-bot-key
) are correctly created and populated in your Kubernetes cluster. You can check this using kubectl get secrets
and kubectl describe secret <secret-name>
to verify their presence and contents.
2. File Availability:
- If the secrets are correctly set up, they should be available in the specified mount paths (/etc/account-credentials
, /etc/birdeye-api-key
, /etc/telegram-bot-key
) inside the container.
- If you are not finding these files, verify the container's logs for any errors related to mounting or accessing these paths.
3. Working Directory:
- The YAML snippet you provided seems to set the working directory for Prefect deployments. Ensure that the directory /opt/prefect/flows
exists and is accessible within your container.
- When searching for files, ensure your relative paths are correct. The ../../../
might not correspond to the actual directory structure inside the container.
4. Troubleshooting Steps:
- Double-check the secret definitions and ensure they are correctly linked to the volume mounts.
- Use kubectl exec -it <pod-name> -- /bin/sh
to open a shell in the container and manually inspect the mounted paths and directory structure.
- Review any Prefect deployment logs for additional clues.
If you need further assistance with Prefect-specific configurations, let me know, and I can delve into the documentation for more detailed guidance.