Introduction

Welcome to the Mantis User Guide. This documentation is designed for operators and users who interact with the Mantis deployment automation platform through the Lens web interface.

What is Mantis?

Mantis is a deployment automation and remote execution system that enables versioned command and script execution across distributed targets. It provides:

• Actions: Define reusable commands, scripts, and restart operations
• Sequences: Chain actions together in ordered execution flows
• Solutions: Bundle sequences into deployable packages
• Deployments: Execute solutions across environments with real-time monitoring
• Multi-tenancy: Isolate resources and deployments by tenant

Who This Guide Is For

This guide is intended for:

• Operators who create and manage deployments
• DevOps engineers who define actions, sequences, and solutions
• Team leads who need to monitor deployment progress
• Users who need to understand the deployment workflow

Note

For installation, configuration, and administration tasks, see the Administrator Guide.

For API integration and development, see the Developer Guide.

Key Concepts

Before diving in, familiarize yourself with these core concepts:

Concept	Description
Action	A single executable unit (command, script, or restart)
Sequence	An ordered collection of actions
Solution	A deployable package containing sequences
Target	A machine where deployments execute (runs Tarsus agent)
Environment	A logical grouping of targets (e.g., dev, staging, prod)
Tenant	An isolated organizational unit for multi-tenancy
Deployment	An execution of a solution, sequence, or action on selected targets

Getting Started

1. First Login - Access Lens and configure your account
2. Navigating Lens - Understand the UI layout
3. Quick Deployment - Run your first deployment
4. Understanding Concepts - More on the data model

Need Help?

• Check the Troubleshooting section
• Review Audit Logs for historical data
• Contact your platform administrator for access issues