Overview
The service that coordinates deployment, routing, databases, and configuration.
Definition
The service that coordinates deployment, routing, databases, and configuration.
Real-world example
The Better-PaaS API stores app definitions, env vars, and deployment records while agents on the server execute docker pull, run, and Caddy updates.
Common mistake
Backing up only application containers but not control-plane data - you lose deploy history and configuration.
Better-PaaS in practice
Back up /var/lib/better-paas (paths vary by install) alongside application databases and volumes.
FAQ
Is control plane only relevant to Better-PaaS?
No. control plane appears across Docker, cloud platforms, and self-hosted tooling. Better-PaaS exposes the concept in deploy logs, dashboard fields, or docs when it affects your app.