Create Your Cluster

Set up a managed Kubernetes cluster as the foundation for your Qovery deployment

This is Step 1 - You need a cluster before deploying applications. This takes about 30 minutes and only needs to be done once.

Why Create a Cluster First?

Your Kubernetes cluster is the foundation where all your applications, databases, and services will run. Qovery handles all the complexity:

Infrastructure Management

Kubernetes installation, configuration, and upgrades

Networking & Security

Load balancing, SSL/TLS certificates, and secure networking

Auto-Scaling

Automatic scaling based on traffic and resource usage

Monitoring & Logging

Built-in observability and log aggregation

After creating your cluster, return to your use case guide:

• Production Applications
• Ephemeral Environments

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Choose Your Cloud Provider

Select where you want Qovery to create your managed Kubernetes cluster:

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

Scaleway

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What You’ll Get

Managed Kubernetes Cluster

Your cluster will be created using your cloud provider’s managed Kubernetes service:

• AWS: Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
• GCP: Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
• Azure: Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Scaleway: Kapsule Kubernetes

Qovery automatically configures:

• Latest stable Kubernetes version
• Multi-node setup for high availability
• Automatic updates and patches
• Optimized configurations for production

Production Networking

Complete networking infrastructure:

• VPC/VNet: Isolated network for your resources
• Load Balancers: Automatic traffic distribution
• NAT Gateways: Secure outbound connectivity
• Security Groups: Firewall rules and access control
• SSL/TLS Certificates: Automatic HTTPS encryption
• Custom Domains: Support for your own domains

Auto-Scaling & High Availability

Built-in scalability and reliability:

• Node Auto-Scaling: Automatically add/remove cluster nodes based on demand
• Multi-Availability Zones: Resources distributed across multiple data centers
• Pod Auto-Scaling: Scale applications based on CPU/memory usage
• Health Checks: Automatic failure detection and recovery
• Zero-Downtime Updates: Deploy without service interruption

Security & Compliance

Enterprise-grade security:

• Private Container Registry: Secure image storage
• Secrets Management: Encrypted environment variables
• Network Isolation: Private subnets and security groups
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Team permissions management
• Audit Logs: Track all infrastructure changes
• Encryption: Data encrypted at rest and in transit

Monitoring & Logging

Complete observability:

• Real-Time Logs: Application and infrastructure logs
• Metrics & Dashboards: CPU, memory, network usage
• Deployment History: Track all changes and rollbacks
• Build Logs: Complete CI/CD pipeline visibility
• Alerting: Optional integration with Datadog, Grafana

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What’s Next?

Important: Cluster creation is just Step 1. After your cluster is ready, you must return to your use case guide to complete the setup.

Production Applications

Continue your setup:

• Deploy your first application
• Configure auto-scaling
• Set up monitoring
• Add custom domains

Ephemeral Environments

Continue your setup:

• Enable preview environments
• Configure PR deployments
• Set up auto-cleanup policies

Deploy First App

Quick start option:

Skip the full guide and deploy your first application right away

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