Overview

After you validate Core installation, prepare the platform for day-2 operations by configuring access, storage, networking, registry, backup, node operations, machine configuration, platform settings, and scalability.

Configure scope

Choose the area that matches the platform capability you need to prepare, then follow the linked capability-specific procedures for detailed tasks.

AreaUse this area forContinue with
Post-installationPreparing the platform after Core validation.Postinstallation configuration
Machine ConfigurationManaging OS-level configuration, such as files, systemd units, and SSH keys, on nodes of Alauda OS clusters.Machine Configuration
etcdUnderstanding etcd encryption, operational practices, and backup handoff.etcd
Platform settingsManaging platform-wide feature gates and related settings.Platform settings
NodesManaging nodes, planning node roles, and preparing OS upgrade paths.Nodes
Scalability and performancePlanning scale, capacity, resource-manager policies, and performance-sensitive clusters.Scalability and performance
Backup and restoreProtecting platform state and application resources.Backup and restore
Kubernetes storage usePreparing PVs, PVCs, StorageClasses, snapshots, and object bucket claims for workloads.Storage
Registry administrationInstalling, configuring, exposing, and administering the platform image registry.Registry administration

Some day-2 tasks require detailed procedures in another top-level area after you identify the capability you need to configure.

CapabilitySource of detailed guidance
Workload cluster creation and onboardingClusters
NetworkingNetworking
Users, roles, and projectsUsers and roles and Projects
Alert notifications and monitoringAlerting and Monitoring
Web console and CLI toolsUI
Storage systemsStorage Systems
UpgradeUpgrade