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Creating a DigitalOcean Cluster

Objectives

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1. Create a Droplet

   Begin by logging into DigitalOcean and provisioning a new droplet.

2. Create the Cluster

   Use your new droplet as a template for your new Kubernetes cluster.

Create a Droplet

Create a droplet, DigitalOcean's name for a virtual machine, using the DigitalOcean website.

Provision the droplet according to our requirements.

DigitalOcean Instructions

Create the DigitalOcean Cluster

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1. From the Clusters page, click Add Cluster.

2. Choose Digital Ocean.

3. Enter a Cluster Name.

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   1. Click Add Node Template.

   2. Paste your DigitalOcean Personal Access Token.

      DigitalOcean Instructions: How To Generate a Personal Access Token

   3. Complete the DigitalOcean Options form.

      • Droplet Options provision your cluster's geographical region and specifications.

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   5. Click Create.

   6. Optional: Add additional node pools.
      

7. Review your options to confirm they're correct. Then click Create.

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