Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud - Step 04 – Setting Up Spring Cloud Config Server

This video tutorial guides you through setting up a Spring Cloud Config Server using start.spring.io. It covers creating a Maven project, adding necessary dependencies, and importing the project into Eclipse. The tutorial also explains how to configure the application name and server port, emphasizing the importance of standardizing ports for ease of reference. The next steps involve creating a Git repository and configuring the server to retrieve values from it.

What tool is used to create a new Spring Cloud Config Server project?

• start.spring.io

• Eclipse

• NetBeans

• IntelliJ IDEA

Which dependencies are essential for the Spring Cloud Config Server?

• Config Server and Dev Tools

• Config Client and Dev Tools

• Spring Security and JPA

• Spring Web and Actuator

What is the main purpose of the Cloud Config Server dependency?

• To handle database operations

• To provide cloud configuration capabilities

• To manage security configurations

• To enable web functionalities

Why is it important to standardize ports in a microservices environment?

• To reduce server load

• To avoid confusion and ensure easy reference

• To increase application speed

• To enhance security

What port is configured for the Spring Cloud Config Server in this setup?

• 9090

• 8888

• 8080

• 9999