Dashboard Guide

The Manta Dashboard provides a visual interface for managing clusters, monitoring swarms, and analyzing results. Accessible through your web browser, it offers real-time insights into your distributed computing operations.

Note

The dashboard is available at http://localhost:3000 for local deployments or through your organization’s Manta platform URL for cloud deployments.

Overview

The Manta Dashboard is designed for:

• Cluster Management - Create, configure, and manage computing clusters

• Node Monitoring - Track node status, resources, and health

• Module Organization - Manage and version your algorithm modules

• Swarm Orchestration - Deploy, monitor, and control distributed experiments

• Result Analysis - Visualize and export computation results

Dashboard Sections

The dashboard is organized into main sections accessible through the sidebar navigation:

Clusters

Manage computing clusters and their configurations

Nodes

Monitor individual computing nodes and their resources

Modules

Organize and version algorithm modules

Swarms

Deploy and monitor distributed computations

Results

Analyze and export computation results

Profile

Manage user settings and API tokens

Navigation Guide

• Getting Started with Dashboard
  • First Login
  • Dashboard Layout
  • Initial Setup
  • Understanding the Interface
  • Common Tasks
  • Customization Options
  • Tips for New Users
  • Getting Help
  • Next Steps
• Cluster Management
  • Overview
  • Creating a Cluster
  • Cluster Dashboard
  • Managing Clusters
  • Best Practices
  • Next Steps
• Node Management
  • Overview
  • Node List View
  • Node Details
  • Monitoring Nodes
  • Troubleshooting
  • Next Steps
• Module Management
  • Overview
  • Module Library
  • Creating Modules
  • Module Details
  • Version Management
  • Best Practices
  • Next Steps
• Swarm Management
  • Overview
  • Swarm List
  • Deploying a Swarm
  • Monitoring Execution
  • Controlling Swarms
  • Results Collection
  • Best Practices
  • Next Steps
• Monitoring and Observability
  • Overview
  • Dashboard Views
  • Real-time Monitoring
  • Historical Analysis
  • Alerts and Notifications
  • Troubleshooting Tools
  • Best Practices
  • Next Steps
• Results Analysis
  • Overview
  • Accessing Results
  • Visualization Tools
  • Data Analysis
  • Exporting Results
  • Report Generation
  • Sharing and Collaboration
  • Best Practices
  • Next Steps

Quick Start

1. Access the Dashboard

   Open your browser and navigate to:

   • Local deployment: http://localhost:3000

   • Cloud deployment: Your organization’s Manta URL

2. Authenticate

   Log in with your credentials to access your workspace

3. Navigate to Your Task

   Use the sidebar to access the relevant section for your workflow

Key Features

Real-time Updates

All dashboard views update in real-time as your computations progress

Interactive Visualizations

Charts and graphs provide insights into resource usage and results

Export Capabilities

Download data, logs, and results in various formats

Multi-cluster Support

Manage multiple clusters from a single interface

Role-based Access

Different views and permissions based on user roles

Common Workflows

Creating a New Cluster

1. Navigate to Clusters section

2. Click “Create Cluster”

3. Configure cluster settings

4. Copy generated tokens for node connection

Monitoring Active Swarms

1. Go to Swarms section

2. Select active swarm from list

3. View real-time progress and logs

4. Access intermediate results

Analyzing Results

1. Navigate to Results section

2. Select completed swarm

3. Choose visualization type

4. Export data for further analysis

Interface Elements

Navigation Sidebar

Primary navigation between dashboard sections

Action Toolbar

Context-sensitive actions for current view

Data Tables

Sortable, filterable lists of resources

Status Indicators

Visual indicators for resource states:

• 🟢 Active/Healthy

• 🟡 Warning/Pending

• 🔴 Error/Offline

• ⚪ Idle/Unused

Quick Actions

Common operations accessible via right-click or action menus

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl/Cmd + K	Open command palette
Ctrl/Cmd + /	Toggle sidebar
Ctrl/Cmd + F	Search current view
Esc	Close modal/dialog
R	Refresh current view

Tips and Best Practices

Dashboard Performance

• Use filters to limit displayed data

• Close unused tabs to reduce memory usage

• Enable auto-refresh only when needed

Data Organization

• Use descriptive names for clusters and swarms

• Tag resources for easy filtering

• Archive completed experiments regularly

Monitoring Strategy

• Set up alerts for critical events

• Use dashboard metrics for capacity planning

• Export logs regularly for audit trails

Troubleshooting

Dashboard Not Loading

• Verify network connectivity

• Check browser console for errors

• Clear browser cache and cookies

• Ensure JavaScript is enabled

Data Not Updating

• Check WebSocket connection status

• Verify backend services are running

• Refresh the page manually

• Check network firewall settings

Authentication Issues

• Verify credentials are correct

• Check token expiration

• Clear browser storage

• Contact administrator for access

Next Steps

• Getting Started with Dashboard - First-time dashboard setup

• Cluster Management - Deep dive into cluster management

• Monitoring and Observability - Advanced monitoring techniques

• Results Analysis - Result analysis and visualization