Best Practices

Learn the recommended practices for using KFtray and KFtui effectively.

Interface Usage

Process Management

• Start and stop port forwards from same interface
• Monitor process status in both interfaces
• Be aware of shared state but separate processes
• Document which interface manages which forwards

Configuration Management

Naming Conventions

• Use descriptive aliases
• Follow team standards
• Include environment info
• Group related services

Example:

{
  "alias": "prod-api-gateway",
  "service": "gateway",
  "namespace": "production"
}

Port Management

1. Port Allocation
   • Use consistent ranges
   • Document assignments
   • Avoid conflicts
2. Local Ports
   • Start from high ports
   • Group by service type
   • Reserve ranges

Team Collaboration

GitHub Integration (KFtray)

1. Repository Structure

   configs/
   ├── production/
   ├── staging/
   └── development/
   

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2. Version Control
   • Use meaningful commits
   • Review changes
   • Document updates

Configuration Sharing

1. Export Standards
   • Regular backups
   • Clear documentation
   • Version tracking
2. Import Process
   • Validate configs
   • Test forwards
   • Update team

Security

Access Control

• Use minimal permissions
• Regular token rotation
• Audit access logs

Network Security

1. Port Forwarding
   • Use local interfaces
   • Limit port ranges
   • Monitor connections
2. Kubernetes Access
   • RBAC compliance
   • Namespace isolation
   • Regular audits

Performance

Resource Management

1. System Resources
   • Monitor usage
   • Clean old logs
   • Regular maintenance
2. Connection Handling
   • Limit concurrent forwards
   • Auto-reconnect settings
   • Load distribution

Interface Selection

• Use KFtray for desktop environments
• Consider resource constraints
• Match interface to workflow

Monitoring

Logging

1. HTTP Traffic (KFtray)
   • Enable selectively
   • Regular rotation
   • Size monitoring
2. Application Logs
   • Set appropriate level
   • Regular review
   • Error tracking

Health Checks

1. Connection Status
   • Regular verification
   • Automated checks
   • Alert setup
2. Resource Usage
   • Memory monitoring
   • CPU utilization
   • Disk space

Development Workflow

Local Development

1. Setup
   • Consistent configs
   • Local domains
   • Test environments
2. Testing
   • Verify forwards
   • Check connections
   • Validate configs

Production Use

1. Deployment
   • Staged rollout
   • Version control
   • Documentation
2. Maintenance
   • Regular updates
   • Security patches
   • Performance tuning

Documentation

Configuration

1. Service Details
   • Port mappings
   • Dependencies
   • Access requirements
2. Team Guidelines
   • Setup instructions
   • Best practices
   • Troubleshooting

Process Documentation

1. Interface Usage
   • Document which interface manages which forwards
   • Track process ownership
   • Maintain usage guides
2. Procedures
   • Backup process
   • Recovery steps
   • Emergency procedures