Node Red Best practices w/ Chirpstack

ChirpStack (v4) Integrations
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Hi all,

I’m looking to setup node red, so that our users can interact with the data and send downlink messages back to their devices. What are the best practices for doing this? Should I just install node red directly on my app/network server or is it preferred to spin up a new host for node red and ensure the proper MQTT ports on my net/app server are open?

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Hi @Robert_Placencia,

I prefer to keep the servers separate for the following reasons:

  • More control over the performance of each individual server.
  • Creates fault isolation in case a server needs to reboot or dies I don’t lose both applications.
  • Additional security layer in case one service gets compromised it wont affect both.

I actually run multiple Node-Red Servers, depending on who needs the data from my Chirpstack it gets pushed appropriately.