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Lightweight binary reduces overhead

Single server cluster can manage thousands of tasks

Scaling jobs horizontally is straightforward

Scheduling latency is minimal compared to heavy orchestrators

Resource-aware scheduling prevents overcommitment

Enable ACLs for job submission and client access

Use TLS for server-client and API communication

Integrate Vault for dynamic secrets management

Limit capabilities in task configurations

Audit job and allocation activity regularly

Web UI dashboards for jobs and allocations

CLI commands for real-time inspection

Integrate with Prometheus or Grafana

Check logs for errors and failures

Audit job submissions and scaling events

Modular HCL job files per application/service

Use variables and templates for reusable configuration

Version control all job files

Document job parameters and dependencies

Validate jobs using `nomad job validate`