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Create Cluster

To create a new cluster, click on the Create new cluster button at the top right. This will take you to a new page where you are guided through the various steps involved in creating a new cluster.

Configurations

  1. You must give your cluster a unique name. All names will receive a string at the end to ensure uniqueness.

    Example:

    • Enter: mycluster

    • Fully generated name: mycluster-fgtko5

    Criteria

    • Lowercase letters (a-z)
    • Numbers (0-9)
    • Hyphens (-)
    • Up to 23 characters

Authentication and access

  • Select SSO provider from the dropdown menu for logging into the cluster
  • Optionally assign others access to your cluster by linking users or teams to either a "Reader" or an "Admin" role

Node Pools

You can add up to 10 node pools. To add a node pool:

  1. Specify the resources (CPU, RAM) by choosing node compute from the dropdown menu (or enable autoscaling)

  2. Set the number of nodes

    Choosing node count

    When choosing the number of nodes, consider:

    • Workload requirements - Evaluate the resource needs of your applications
    • Scaling needs - Consider future growth and expected load
    • Redundancy and high availability - Ensure a sufficient number of nodes for failover
    • Budget constraints - Consider cost implications

Node pools can be modified after cluster creation, allowing you to adjust resources and node counts as needed.

Complete new cluster

Review a summary of your choices and estimated costs. If everything looks correct, click Create to create the cluster.

Next Steps

Now that you have a cluster:

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