How to deploy the Static Cache + Videoteca Player template

The Static Cache + Videoteca Player template enhances the delivery and performance of static and dynamic content based on file extensions. It implements the Azion Videoteca Player integration for easy hosting of your Videofront’s Videoteca player via iframe embedding.

The deployment of this template creates a GitHub repository containing your project, an edge application with several Cache Settings and a preconfigured route to launch the Videoteca Player edge function, as well as a domain to facilitate your access and management through Azion Edge Platform.

Requirements

• A GitHub account to connect with Azion and create your new repository.
  • Every push will be deployed automatically to this repository to keep your project updated.
• The Videoteca Player integration installed and configured in your Azion account.
• This template uses Application Accelerator, Edge Functions, Image Processor, and Edge Cache, and it could generate usage-related costs. Check the pricing page for more information.

Deploying the template

You can obtain and configure your template through the Azion Console. To easily deploy it at the edge, click the button below.

Setting up the template

In the configuration form, you must provide the information to configure your application. Fill in the presented fields.

Fields identified with an asterisk are mandatory.

1. Define a name for your edge application.
   • The bucket for storage and the edge function will use the same name.
   • Use a unique and easy-to-remember name. If the name has already been used, the platform returns an error message.
2. Fill the additional fields with the information needed for configuring the Videoteca Player integration.
   • Origin Address: the domain name or IP address for your origin.
   • Custom Host Header: customized value for the host header. Leave it blank to use the same address from the previous field. Read more about the host header and how to customize it on the Origins documentation.
   • Videoteca Player Path: the path for the Videoteca player. Example: /player.
   • Videoteca Username: the username for the Videoteca account.
   • Videoteca API Token: the token for the Videoteca API.

3. Click the Deploy button to start the deployment process.

During the deployment, you’ll be able to follow the process through a window showing off the logs. When it’s complete, the page shows information about the application and some options to continue your journey.

Managing the template

Considering that this initial setup may not be optimal for your specific edge application, all settings can be customized any time you need by using Azion’s platform.

To manage and edit your edge application’s settings, follow these steps:

1. Access Azion Console.
2. On the upper-left corner, select Products menu, the icon with three horizontal lines, > Edge Application.
   • You’ll be redirected to the Edge Application page. It lists all the edge applications you’ve created.
3. Find the edge application related to your template and select it.
   • The list is organized alphabetically. You can also use the search bar located in the upper-left corner of the list; currently, it filters only by Application Name.

After selecting the edge application you’ll work on, you’ll be directed to a page containing all the settings you can configure.

Adding a custom domain

The edge application created during the deployment has an assigned Azion domain to make it accessible through the browser. The domain has the following format: xxxxxxxxxx.map.azionedge.net/. However, you can add a custom domain for users to access your edge application through it.