Advanced Cluster Configuration in Facets

Advanced Environment Configuration provides granular control over your cluster's behavior, performance, and security settings. These configurations can be customized based on your specific cloud provider and requirements.

Key Features

Common Settings (All Clouds)

Node pool management (default and dedicated)
Configurable instance types and disk volumes
Scalability controls with maximum node limits
Secure boot options for enhanced security
Advanced node lifecycle management

Cloud-Specific Features

GCP
- Private node configuration
- Workload logging integration
- Node auto-provisioning
- Legacy node management support
AWS
- CIDR whitelist configuration
- Custom instance type selection
- Fallback node configuration
Azure
- Disk type selection (managed vs ephemeral)
- Custom instance type configuration
- Multi-AZ deployment options

Common Use Cases

High-Performance Computing

Configure dedicated node pools with specific instance types for compute-intensive workloads.

Cost Optimization

Implement spot/preemptible instances with fallback options for non-critical workloads.

Enhanced Security

Enable secure boot and private nodes for regulated or security-sensitive environments.

How to Configure Advanced Settings

Access Advanced Settings:
- Navigate to Projects → Select project
- Go to Environments → Choose environment
- Select Environment Settings → Advanced
Configure Node Management:
- Toggle Enable default node pool
- Select Node Plan (SPOT/On-Demand)
- Set Root Volume size (default: 100GB)
- Configure Max Nodes (default: 200)
Set Security Options:
- Enable/disable Secure Boot
- Configure Private Nodes (GCP)
- Set CIDR Whitelist (AWS)
Configure Additional Features:
- Enable Workload Logging (GCP)
- Set up Node Auto-provisioning
- Configure Multi-AZ Deployment
Save your configuration:
- Review settings
- Click Save Changes
- Perform a release to apply changes

Your cluster will now operate with the specified advanced configurations tailored to your requirements.