- The Cloud Controller is responsible for providing the API interface and controlling application lifecycles. It receives application deployment requests from cf commands and works with the DEA to start and stop applications. It also controls creation of services.
- The Router receives "router.register" messages from components and directs traffic based on URL to the appropriate component instance(s). It acts as a load balancer.
- The DEA (Droplet Execution Agent) is where applications are run. It hosts application droplets/containers and monitors their health. The Health Manager monitors the health of DEAs.