Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

gcloud SDK

Kubernetes :: Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

@ Create Cluster

• Node image
  cos: Container Optimized; based on Chromium OS
  container-vm; legacy; Debian-based

• Size
  The number of Minions
  GKE handles the Master, as GKE is a managed service.

• Automatic Upgrates (beta)
  Allow GKE to manage nodes.

• More
  A bazillion options.

• Equivalent REST or gcloud command line
  Code equiv to GUI selections; downloadable

@ gcloud shell

gcloud container clusters list

Configure kubectl @ gcloud to use the cluster.

• "Connect to cluster" (link)
  Copy/Paste command into gcloud shell ...

  kubectl get nodes 
  

Login to cluster Dashboard (Web UI)

https://IP_ADDR/ui

Get URL and password @ GKE console
1. Endpoint: IP_ADDR
2. "Show credentials" (link)