Create Clusters

You can create a new Kubernetes cluster in your Hostman dashboard.

1. Go to the Kubernetes section and click Create or Add.
2. Select cluster region.
3. Select master nodes configuration:

• • Dev: supports up to 10 worker nodes. Uses a single master node with the parameters: 2 CPU, 2 GB RAM, 30 GB NVMe.
  • Base: supports up to 100 worker nodes. Uses a single master node with the parameters: 4 CPU, 8 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe.
  • Custom: allows you to select 1 or 3 master nodes and configure worker nodes manually.

4. Configure a public IP address for the cluster. When disabling the Public IP option, you'll be able to manage the clustrer through a bastion host.

5. Select worker nodes configuration. Create one or more node groups, select the number of nodes in each group, and choose a plan for them.

6. (Optional) Configure additional parameters: 

• • Autoscaling
  • Autohealing
  • Labels
  • Taints

7. Configure cluster settings:

• • Kubernetes version. You will be able to update it later by choosing an available later one.
  • (Optional) Cluster maintenance window, i.e. the time period during which system updates are allowed.
  • (Optional) OIDC provider.

8. Select an existing private network or create a new one.
9. (Optional) configure a CNI plugin. It ensures full network connectivity between cluster nodes and affects the scalability and flexibility of network policy configuration.
10. Fill in the cluster information (name, comment, project) and click Create. The cluster creation will take a few minutes, after which you can start working.