Updating Inference Scouts

How to Update Your Scout

Keeping your Scout node up-to-date ensures optimal performance, security, and access to the latest features. Follow these steps to update your Scout node:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Stop the Current Scout Container

First, stop the running Scout container to prepare for the update:

docker stop scout

2. Remove the Existing Scout Container

Remove the old Scout container to avoid conflicts with the new version:

docker rm scout

Optionally, clear your images (use with caution):

# WARNING: This will delete all your Docker images. 
# Proceed with care if you are on a shared computer.
docker system prune -a

3. Pull the Latest Docker Image

Fetch the latest version of the Scout image from Docker Hub:

docker pull chasmtech/chasm-scout:latest

4. Update the .env File (if necessary)

Make sure your .env file is up-to-date with any new environment variables required by the latest version. Compare your .env file with the latest template provided in the documentation or .env.sample.

5. Run the Updated Scout Container

Start the Scout container with the updated image and environment variables:

docker run -d --restart=always --env-file ./.env -p 3001:3001 --name scout chasmtech/chasm-scout

6. Verify the Update

Check that the updated Scout container is running properly:

a. Check Logs

View the container logs to ensure there are no errors:

docker logs scout

b. Access the Application

Open your browser and navigate to http://<your-server-ip>:<port> to verify the setup.

c. Test Server Response

Ensure the server is live by running:

curl localhost:3001

Expected response:

OK

d. Check the Leaderboard

Visit the leaderboard and confirm that the version has been updated.

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