A central component of Managed Kubernetes is visual cluster and node pool management. On the one hand, Managed Kubernetes can be managed conveniently via the Kubernetes API, but it is also firmly integrated into IONOS Compute Engine's Data Center Designer (DCD). DCD enables you to create Kubernetes clusters and node pools, or delete them directly from the IONOS Compute Engine graphical user interface. The master node remains geographically redundant, while the customer decides where to set up their node pools.
The DCD integration perfectly rounds off Kubernetes' possible applications in the IONOS Compute Engine environment. It enables a quick overview of the existing Managed Kubernetes clusters at any time – both graphically in the DCD and via a large number of API calls.
Exciting new functions are constantly being introduced. In the future, users will be able to…
select versions of Kubernetes directly in the Data Center Designer (DCD) and make them available for clusters
use an upgrade button to install the latest version of Kubernetes
set a preferred time window for patch version updates (exception: urgent security updates cannot be delayed)
carry out all the above settings either by cluster or by node pool
replace non-functioning nodes via Auto Repair