Use Docker for flow runtime

This topic provides instructions on using Docker for flow runtime.

Prerequisites

• You have a flow runtime running as a docker container

• There is a new version of the flow runtime software available that you want to update to

• You have remote access to the flow runtime you want to upgrade

1. Log in to Docker

1. On the host where you want to run the flow runtime type, sign on to the following website:

   [sudo] docker login https://registry.flows.connect.aveva.com/

2. When prompted, enter the username and password found in Flow manager.

2. Change node version

2.1 Use latest version

To update to the latest released version:

1. Edit your docker-compose.yml to use tag latest.

   image: registry.flows.connect.aveva.com/flow-runtime/flow-runtime:latest

2. Open a terminal window and enter the following:

   [sudo] docker-compose pull

3. In the terminal window, enter the following:

   [sudo] docker-compose up -d

2.2 Use specific version

1. Edit the docker-compose.yml to use the version required, for example:

   image: registry.flows.connect.aveva.com//node/edgenode:5.0.0

2. In the terminal window, enter the following:

   [sudo] docker-compose up -d