Plan
Before you start the installer, choose the deployment architecture and confirm the installation settings that affect later operations.
Core installation deploys the global cluster on prepared nodes. It does not support direct installation of the global cluster into an existing Kubernetes environment.
Choose a Deployment Architecture
Choose the architecture that matches your business scenario, management model, workload placement, resource planning, and isolation requirements.
For resource requirements and sizing guidance, see Prerequisites.
Confirm Install-Time Decisions
Confirm the following decisions before running the installer:
If you plan to use Global Cluster Disaster Recovery, read Global Cluster Disaster Recovery before installing Core. Disaster recovery planning affects domain names, VIPs, certificates, load balancer rules, image registry choices, package architecture, and installation parameter consistency.
Read Before You Install
Use the following pages as the source of truth before running the installer:
- Prerequisites: Prepare resource, network, and storage requirements.
- Disk Configuration Requirements: Confirm disk capacity and performance requirements.
- Node Preprocessing: Check and prepare each node before installation.
- Download: Download the Core Package and select the package architecture.
- Global Cluster Disaster Recovery: Plan primary and standby
globalclusters if disaster recovery is required. - Installing: Upload the Core Package, start the installer, and configure parameters.