Getting Started
Essential steps to set up and manage infrastructure efficiently with Ankra
Welcome to Ankra! Getting your Kubernetes environments connected is the first step to managing your entire stack from a single, unified platform. Whether you’re importing a cluster in the cloud or a local one, Ankra empowers you to deploy, observe, and control your infrastructure with ease. Let’s get started on your journey to streamlined, full-stack management.
Import Cluster
For existing Kubernetes environments, importing any cluster allows for immediate visibility and management within Ankra.
Navigate to Clusters: Access the Clusters section from the main dashboard to view and manage your infrastructure.
Select Import Cluster: Start the import process to bring your current Kubernetes cluster under Ankra’s management.
Name your cluster: This is the name that will be shown in Ankra.
Run the Helm agent command: Ankra provides a Helm command tailored for your cluster. Run this in the terminal where you’re connected to your Kubernetes cluster (including local setups like Minikube or Kind) to establish a secure connection.
Manage infrastructure via Stacks & Add-ons: Once imported, you can maintain or expand your cluster’s capabilities by deploying stacks of add-ons onto your cluster. What is a stack?
Values files stored safely: If you disconnect from Ankra, your configuration (values files) is preserved in a Git repository of your choice, ensuring you retain full control and auditability.
Connect to GitHub
Store and version-control your infrastructure configuration securely.
Navigate to Cluster Settings: Access the Repository tab section at the top to connect external services. The repository selected will create a folder called cluster with your GitOps files.
Select Connect GitHub: Authorize Ankra to access your GitHub account. This enables automated storage of values files and configuration history.
Choose your repository: Pick the repository where Ankra will store your cluster’s configuration files, ensuring transparency and easy rollback.
Deploy Add-ons through Stacks
Enhance your cluster with essential tools and services.
Navigate to Add-ons: Browse a curated marketplace of add-ons, including monitoring, security, networking, and more. These add-ons can be deployed individually or in groups but always as part of a stack.
Build a stack and deploy it: In your imported cluster, navigate to Stacks and click the ”+ Add” button to build a new stack.
Import Cluster
For existing Kubernetes environments, importing any cluster allows for immediate visibility and management within Ankra.
Navigate to Clusters: Access the Clusters section from the main dashboard to view and manage your infrastructure.
Select Import Cluster: Start the import process to bring your current Kubernetes cluster under Ankra’s management.
Name your cluster: This is the name that will be shown in Ankra.
Run the Helm agent command: Ankra provides a Helm command tailored for your cluster. Run this in the terminal where you’re connected to your Kubernetes cluster (including local setups like Minikube or Kind) to establish a secure connection.
Manage infrastructure via Stacks & Add-ons: Once imported, you can maintain or expand your cluster’s capabilities by deploying stacks of add-ons onto your cluster. What is a stack?
Values files stored safely: If you disconnect from Ankra, your configuration (values files) is preserved in a Git repository of your choice, ensuring you retain full control and auditability.
Connect to GitHub
Store and version-control your infrastructure configuration securely.
Navigate to Cluster Settings: Access the Repository tab section at the top to connect external services. The repository selected will create a folder called cluster with your GitOps files.
Select Connect GitHub: Authorize Ankra to access your GitHub account. This enables automated storage of values files and configuration history.
Choose your repository: Pick the repository where Ankra will store your cluster’s configuration files, ensuring transparency and easy rollback.
Deploy Add-ons through Stacks
Enhance your cluster with essential tools and services.
Navigate to Add-ons: Browse a curated marketplace of add-ons, including monitoring, security, networking, and more. These add-ons can be deployed individually or in groups but always as part of a stack.
Build a stack and deploy it: In your imported cluster, navigate to Stacks and click the ”+ Add” button to build a new stack.
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