Node Groups

Node groups define the compute resources available to your Kubernetes cluster.

Understanding Node Groups

A node group consists of:

• Instance Type: CPU and memory configuration
• Node Count: Number of nodes in the group
• Auto-scaling: Automatic scaling configuration (soon)
• Labels: Kubernetes node labels

Creating a Node Group

Via Web Interface

1. Select your cluster
2. Navigate to "Node Groups"
3. Click "Add Node Group"
4. Configure:
   • Instance type
   • Minimum/maximum nodes
5. Save configuration

Managing Node Groups

• Scale: Adjust node count manually or via auto-scaling
• Update: Change instance types or configuration
• Delete: Remove node groups (ensure sufficient capacity remains)

Best Practices

• Use multiple node groups for different workload types
• Configure auto-scaling for cost optimization
• Monitor node group utilization