Kubernetes Multi-Cluster Part 2: Managing the Cluster Lifecycle

By Elly Obare

This article is the second part of a series focused on Kubernetes multi-cluster. For an introduction and more about the goals and responsibilities of multi-cluster setups, please see part one.

Many teams want to deploy their applications in clusters that are feature-rich, reliable, and accessible from anywhere — tapping into the power of the multi-cluster.

As seen in the first article in this series, it’s paramount that cluster setups involve sound planning, design, and deployment. This brings us to managing the cluster lifecycle.

This article will explore what managing the lifecycle of clusters entails, going into detail on the various tools available for spinning clusters and identifying issues that need to be solved, such as software installation and patching.

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Managing a Kubernetes cluster lifecycle revolves around design, deployment, operation, and deletion phases. For complete control over provisioned Kubernetes clusters, from creating, upgrading, or maintaining to deleting, you need management in both single cluster and multi-cluster deployment architectures.

The right lifecycle management approach gives you visibility into your clusters and helps…