Compute Processes
When you deploy code to Datatailr, it runs as a compute process — a containerized unit of work with your code, dependencies, and configuration packaged together and ready to run on the platform's infrastructure.
Datatailr supports several types of compute processes, each designed for different use cases:
At a Glance
| Type | Runs Until | Has UI | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workflow | All tasks complete | No | ETL pipelines, ML training, batch processing |
| App | Manually stopped | Yes | Dashboards, internal tools, data explorers |
| Service | Manually stopped | No | REST APIs, data ingestion, microservices |
| Excel Add-in | Manually stopped | Excel | Custom spreadsheet functions, live data feeds |
All compute processes share a common lifecycle — they are built into container images, scheduled, and executed on Datatailr's compute infrastructure.
Managing in the Dashboard
The Datatailr dashboard provides a centralized view of all your compute processes. Navigate to Compute Processes in the left sidebar to see all recent runs across every type.
The Runs tab shows all recent compute process executions with their name, type, state, who submitted them, and timing information. Use the tabs at the top — Workflows, Apps, Services, Excel Addins — to filter by type and see type-specific details.