Manage container clusters

This section uses a cluster installed with an ISO image to describe the procedure for incorporating a cluster and adding nodes.

By default, the system is deployed in container cluster default. To add nodes, see "Add a node."

 

Create a container cluster

  1. On the top navigation bar, click Resources.

  1. From the left navigation pane, select Containers.

  1. Click Create Cluster.

  1. Configure the basic cluster settings, virtual IP (VIP) for accessing the cluster, IP address of the master node, and IP address of each controller node. Then, the system automatically tests network connectivity and node availability.

Table-1 Configuring cluster parameters

Parameter

Description

VIP

Specify the VIP for accessing the cluster.

Master Node

Select a controller node as the master node.

Controller Node

Select controller nodes, A cluster requires a minimum of two controller nodes.

 

  1. Click OK.

Add a node

  1. On the top navigation bar, click Resources.

  1. From the left navigation pane, select Containers.

  1. Click the name of a cluster.

  1. Click the Nodes tab.

  1. Click Add Nodes.

  1. Add one or multiple nodes.

Table-2 Configuring node parameters

Parameter

Description

Worker Node IP

IP address of the node on which you deploy application or services. To add a worker node, click Add Nodes.

  • Check—Click Check to test the connectivity to the node.

  • Delete—Click Delete to delete the node from the cluster.

Node Labels

Use a node label to describe a node attribute for the ease of node categorization or selection. You can assign one or multiple labels to a node. To assign an existing label to the node, select that label. To assign a new label to the node, enter the label name, and then click Add.

Controller Nodes

A controller node deploys components that manage and control the operation of the cluster. To add a controller node, click Add Nodes. You can repeat this operation to add multiple controller nodes.

  • Check—Click Check to test the connectivity to the node.

  • Delete—Click Delete to delete the node from the cluster.

 

  1. Click OK.