This guide will demonstrate, step-by-step, how to setup, scale, and heal a Kubernetes cluster.

We will use ClearGLASS and Cloudify to automate the provisioning of the cluster and to simplify other management capabilities.

Estimated time to complete steps: <6 minutes

Create or log in to your ClearGLASS account (ignore if you are already a ClearGLASS user) From the ClearGLASS console: Add a cloud (AWS, DigitalOcean, Packet.net, or OpenStack) Configure SSH keys

You will use a Cloudify blueprint to provision the Kubernetes cluster on a public and/or private cloud. The Cloudify blueprint is maintained by ClearGLASS.

Estimated time to complete steps: <1 minute

From within the ClearGLASS console, click Template Click Add Your Template Select Catalog Templates From the dropdown menu, select Kubernetes blueprint Click Add

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Estimated time to complete steps: <1 minute

Provisioning: 10 - 20 minutes (varies per provider)

1. From the Template page, click Create Stack 2. Complete the form: a. Give the stack a name b. Select a Cloud c. Select a Location d. Select an instance Size e. Select an image (any modern Linux distro: CoreOS, Ubuntu 16.04, CentOS will work) f. Select a key for the master and worker nodes g. Click Create Stack 3. Depending on the cloud provider, it will take 10 - 20 minutes to complete the provisioning and configuration processes [image]

From the Stack page, navigate to the Output section. The Output section provides: Kubectl command, user name, and password Kubernetes Dashboard URL, username, and password

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If you have trouble provisioning or scaling the Kubernetes cluster or have technical questions, contact the ClearGLASS support team for help.