Support
We’re here to help you move fast — securely.
Explore our curated selection of helpful self-service resources below to get what you need immediately.
Need something else? Our team is dedicated to providing quick, expert support so you can get the most out of Edera’s hardened runtime and keep your infrastructure secure and performant. Contact us, we love helping!
Self-Service Resources
Official Documentation
- Complete installation guides
- Configuration references
- Advanced features and optimization
- API and CLI documentation
Key Documentation Sections:
- EKS Installation Guide - Step-by-step deployment
- Troubleshooting Guide - Comprehensive problem-solving
- Performance Optimization - Tuning guides
- Advanced Features - Custom configurations
Knowledge Base Articles
Browse our customer portal knowledge base:
- What is Edera? - Platform overview and capabilities
- AWS Requirements - Prerequisites and setup requirements
- Installation Guide - Deployment walkthrough
- Performance Tuning - Optimization techniques
- Common Issues - Troubleshooting guidance
- Observability - Monitoring and metrics setup
Still need help? Contact us!
The Basics
Support Business Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Issue Severity and First Response Times
| Severity | Description | First Response Time |
|---|---|---|
| Severity 0 | Critical. Production down, system not usable and no workarounds | 1 business hour |
| Severity 1 | High. One or more major functions unavailable and no workarounds exist | 1 business day |
| Severity 2 | Medium. Some functions unavailable but major functions are not impacted, and a workaround may exist | 1 business day |
| Severity 3 | Low. General questions on use or behavior, or enhancements | 2 business days |
Out of hours emergency escalation available. Reach out to your Edera customer team for more information. All email requests are considered Severity 2 unless otherwise specified.
Contacting Support
Primary Support Channels
Slack: Your dedicated Slack channel with your Edera customer team Email: support@edera.dev
When to Contact Support
Contact support for all technical issues, questions, and assistance with Edera deployment and operations.
- Installation Issues: Problems with AMI deployment, EKS integration, or initial setup
- Runtime Problems: Pods not using Edera runtime, service failures, or configuration issues
- Performance Issues: Unexpected resource usage, performance degradation, or optimization questions
- Technical Questions: Feature usage, best practices, or architectural guidance
- Account Access: AMI access issues, account permissions, or billing questions
- General Questions and feature requests
Before Contacting Support
Try Self-Service First
- Check the Knowledge Base: Review our troubleshooting guides and common issues
- Consult Official Documentation: Visit docs.edera.dev for comprehensive guides
- Run Basic Diagnostics: Follow the steps in our Common Issues guide
Gather Diagnostic Information
When contacting support, please include:
System Information:
# Edera service status
systemctl list-units --type=service | grep protect
# RuntimeClass configuration
kubectl get runtimeclass -o yaml
# Node and cluster information
kubectl get nodes
kubectl versionProblem Details:
# Pod description
kubectl describe pod <pod-name>
# Recent events
kubectl get events --sort-by='.metadata.creationTimestamp' --field-selector type=Warning
# Service logs
journalctl -u protect-cri --since "1 hour ago" --no-pager
journalctl -u protect-daemon --since "1 hour ago" --no-pagerEnvironment Context:
- AWS region and instance types
- EKS cluster version
- Edera AMI ID being used
- Timeline of when the issue started
Writing Effective Support Requests
Subject Line Best Practices
Use clear, specific subject lines:
- ✅ “RuntimeClass not detected in EKS 1.28 cluster”
- ✅ “Zone creation failing after AMI update”
- ✅ “High CPU usage on protect-daemon service”
- ❌ “Edera not working”
- ❌ “Help needed”
Include Key Information
For Installation Issues:
- AWS account ID and region
- EKS cluster name and version
- AMI ID being used
- Error messages or failure points
- Installation method (Terraform, manual, etc.)
For Runtime Issues:
- Pod YAML configuration
- RuntimeClass specification
- Service status output
- Relevant log entries
- Steps to reproduce the issue
For Performance Issues:
- Resource usage metrics
- Workload characteristics
- Performance baselines
- Current vs expected behavior
Describe Business Impact and Urgency
Issue severities are just one piece of the puzzle. Help us prioritize your request by letting us know about how the issue is impacting your business, team, or internal deadlines.
Additional Resources
Community and Learning
- Edera Blog: Stay updated with Edera news and best practices
- Release Notes: Review new features and changes in each version
- Webinars: Join our technical webinars for deep-dive topics
Emergency Contacts
For critical security incidents or production outages that require immediate attention, emergency contact information is provided during your onboarding process. Please reference your welcome documentation for escalation procedures.
Feedback and Suggestions
We value your feedback! If you have suggestions for:
- Documentation improvements
- Feature requests
- User experience enhancements
- Knowledge base additions
Please include your feedback when contacting support@edera.dev.
Quick Contact Summary
Primary Support: support@edera.dev Documentation: docs.edera.dev Troubleshooting: docs.edera.dev/support/troubleshooting
For the fastest resolution, include diagnostic information and clearly describe your issue, environment, and impact level.
