Experiment Execution
This section explains how to start, monitor, and manage experiments in Plaza6G, including how to view live metrics and access archived results.
1 Overview
Once an experiment has been configured, it can be launched directly from the Setup Experiment interface. Execution is fully automated — Plaza6G handles provisioning, orchestration, and monitoring setup.
Users can track progress through the Status screen, monitor performance via Grafana dashboards, and review data in My Experiments.
2 Starting an Experiment
Steps to Launch
- Review your configuration summary.
- Validate infrastructure, template, and script choices.
- Click Start Experiment to begin deployment.
The system validates inputs and transitions components through states such as Creating, Booting, and Running.
Status Indicators
- ⚪ Gray: Pending creation
- 🟡 Orange: Booting or configuring
- 🟢 Green: Resource ready
- 🔴 Red: Error occurred
Status updates appear in real time without needing a page refresh.
3 Monitoring Experiment Progress
The Status screen provides detailed information for each component:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Resource Name | VM, cluster node, or device identifier |
| Status | Running state (Creating, Booting, Running, Completed) |
| IP Address | System-assigned internal IP |
| CPU / Memory Usage | Real-time metrics from Prometheus |
| Logs | View deployment details |
Once all components show a green icon, the experiment is fully operational.
4 Real-Time Visualization with Grafana
Grafana dashboards are embedded directly into Plaza6G, enabling immediate visualization of experiment metrics.
Default Metrics
- CPU utilization
- Memory usage
- Disk I/O
- Network throughput
Accessing Dashboards
- Open the Status screen.
- Click Open Monitoring Dashboard.
- Grafana loads inside the platform.
Users can zoom, filter, and export charts directly from the dashboard interface.
5 Stopping or Deleting an Experiment
To Stop an Experiment
- Click Stop Experiment.
- Confirm the action.
- The system halts running processes but retains all data.
To Delete an Experiment
- Open the experiment in My Experiments.
- Click Delete Experiment.
- All resources are released and logs are archived.
Note: Deleting an experiment removes resources but preserves archived logs and metrics.
6 Accessing and Archiving Results
All experiment data remain available under My Experiments → Results, even after deletion. Archived content includes:
- System metrics (CPU, memory, disk, traffic)
- Deployment and execution logs
- CSV outputs from user scripts
- Grafana historical dashboards
7 Experiment Lifecycle Summary
| Stage | Description | User Action |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Define resources and templates | Setup Experiment |
| Deployment | System provisions resources | Automatic |
| Execution | Experiment runs | Automatic |
| Monitoring | Grafana dashboards | View-only |
| Completion | Results archived | Optional actions |
8 Roadmap Features
- Automated notifications for experiment completion
- Custom experiment scheduling
- Advanced health checks
- API-based execution control
Summary for Users
- Start experiments via Start Experiment — the process is fully automated.
- Status indicators show live resource states.
- Grafana provides real-time monitoring.
- Experiments can be stopped or deleted anytime.
- All results remain archived and downloadable.
Example Q&A
Q: How do I start an experiment in Plaza6G?
A: Click Start Experiment after reviewing your setup. The platform validates parameters and begins deployment automatically.
Q: How can I tell when my experiment is ready?
A: A green status icon appears for each resource on the Status screen once running.
Q: Where can I monitor experiment performance?
A: Live performance is visible through embedded Grafana dashboards, which show CPU, memory, disk, and network metrics.
Q: Can I stop or delete an experiment?
A: Yes. You can stop the experiment to pause execution or delete it to release resources while preserving archived results.
Q: Are results available after the experiment ends?
A: Yes. All metrics, logs, and script outputs remain stored under My Experiments → Results.
