Overview

After you validate Core installation, prepare the platform for day-2 operations by configuring clusters, access, storage, networking, registry, backup, node operations, platform settings, and scalability.

Configure scope

Choose the area that matches the platform capability you need to prepare, then follow the linked capability-specific procedures for detailed tasks.

AreaUse this area forContinue with
Post-installationPreparing the platform after Core validation.Postinstallation configuration
ClustersCreating platform-managed clusters and onboarding existing Kubernetes environments.Clusters
Hosted Control PlanesEvaluating Hosted Control Plane scope and entry points.Hosted Control Planes
NodesManaging nodes, planning node roles, and preparing OS upgrade paths.Nodes
etcdUnderstanding etcd encryption, operational practices, and backup handoff.etcd
Backup and restoreProtecting platform state and application resources.Backup and restore
Kubernetes storage usePreparing PVs, PVCs, StorageClasses, snapshots, and object bucket claims for workloads.Storage
Platform settingsManaging platform-wide feature gates and related settings.Platform settings
Registry administrationInstalling, upgrading, and recovering the platform image registry.Registry administration
Scalability and performancePlanning scale, capacity, resource-manager policies, and performance-sensitive clusters.Scalability and performance

Some day-2 tasks require detailed procedures in another top-level area after you identify the capability you need to configure.

CapabilitySource of detailed guidance
NetworkingNetworking
Users, roles, and projectsUsers and roles and Projects
Alert notifications and monitoringAlerting and Monitoring
Web console and CLI toolsUI
Storage systemsStorage Systems
UpgradeUpgrade