Cluster model
| Component | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Control plane | Runs the Kubernetes API and control components. |
| Worker nodes | Run application pods. |
| Node pools | Group workers with the same size and role. |
| Kubeconfig | Lets kubectl authenticate to the cluster. |
| Load balancers | Expose workloads outside the cluster. |
Common use cases
- Multi-service applications.
- APIs and worker deployments.
- Internal platforms.
- CI/CD environments.
- Self-hosted tools.
Limitations
Cluster capabilities depend on the selected location, available VM sizes, and current LayerRail Kubernetes support.Start with one worker node for development. Add nodes when workloads or availability needs grow.