Create a K8s Cluster

We have a container registry setup so Larakube can push our docker images there, now let's go ahead and create a Kubernetes cluster. Navigate to the Kubernetes section on Digital Ocean.

Creating a Kubernetes Cluster on Digital Ocean.

Select the version of the cluster (or leave as default) and choose a data center region you would like your cluster to be hosted in.

The next section allows you to select and configure node pools, I have chosen the minimum for this example, starting with just the one node pool and one node, you'll most likely want to have a minimum of two nodes running in production.

Configure Kubernetes Node Pools in Digital Ocean.

That's it, simple right? Click the "Create Cluster" button and your cluster will start provisioning. This can take a little while.

Finish off the getting started guide which allows you to specify maintenance windows etc.

Getting started with your Kubernetes Cluster on Digital Ocean.