Fortifying Advanced Configuration:
Navigate to the “Cluster” tab on the dashboard.
- Within the “Cluster” section, you will find a button labeled “All Cluster”. Click on this button to initiate the cluster creation process
- In the upper-right corner, click the “Create” button.
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Subsequently, a pop-up window will appear,presenting a selection of various cloud providers. Proceed by selecting cloud provider, i.e. Digital Ocean
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After selecting Digital Ocean, you will encounter a new pop-up window where you will be presented with two distinct options: “Basic” ,“Advanced” and “Template”
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Click on “Advanced”.
- Selecting this option reveals an interface in four segments. Authenticate using a unique secret key for authorized access and modification.
- Revolutionary feature for instant secret key creation, designed for user ease
- To set up a Digital Ocean Cloud account , provide the secret key and personal token key.
- Select ‘Submit’ to finalize the account setup.
Cluster Configuration
After successfully generating your secret key, proceed to configure and establish your Digital ocean cluster. Provide essential details and select deployment settings
- Kubernetes Cluster Name: Assign a unique and descriptive name to your Kubernetes cluster
- Region: Select the Digital Ocean region for cluster deployment, considering availability and data residency.
- Kubernetes Version: Specify the preferred Kubernetes version, ensuring compatibility with project requirements and existing infrastructure.
Tags:
Utilize tags and their respective values to elevate manageability and organization within your cluster.
Node Pool Configuration:
Use form to customize your node pool with options like node size, count, tags, services, and priority. Orchestrate a finely-tuned resource deployment.
- You have the freedom to adjust the size of your virtual machine (VM) according to your preferences and specific needs.
- You have the flexibility to select the priority level—be it high, medium, or low—as per your preference and requirements
Review and Submit:
Thoroughly review information for accuracy. Click “Submit” to initiate cluster creation once satisfied.
Cluster Overview:
Access detailed information and real-time status through the intuitive dashboard after successful cluster creation. Gain insights into cluster health and performance.
Digital Ocean Kubernetes Services Overview
For a detailed overview of your Digital Ocean pods, deployments, StatefulSets, DaemonSets, Jobs, CronJobs, and ReplicaSets, click on Cluster Operations