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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

General Questions

What is Kexa?

Kexa is a cloud resource scanning and monitoring tool that helps identify security issues, cost optimizations, and compliance violations across your cloud infrastructure.

What cloud providers does Kexa support?

Kexa currently supports:

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
  • Office 365
  • Google Workspace
  • Google Drive
  • HTTP Endpoints

Is Kexa open source?

Yes, Kexa is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 License. You can find the source code on our GitHub repository.

Installation & Setup

What are the system requirements?

  • Operating System: Linux, macOS, or Windows
  • Node.js 18 or later
  • 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
  • 1GB free disk space
  • Network access to cloud provider APIs

Best Practices

Notifications

Refer to Notification Documentations

Configuration Management

  • Use version control for configurations
  • Implement configuration validation
  • Document changes
  • Regular reviews

Security

  • Regular audits
  • Access reviews
  • Credential rotation
  • Log monitoring

Performance

  • Monitor resource usage
  • Adjust concurrency
  • Optimize timeouts
  • Cache results

Support

Where can I get help?

How do I report bugs?

  1. Check existing issues
  2. Create new issue with:
    • Clear description
    • Steps to reproduce
    • Expected vs actual behavior
    • Environment details
    • Logs and screenshots

How do I contribute?

Refer to Contributing

Next Steps

  1. Review Getting Started Guide
  2. Check Configuration Guide