Cluster Operations
Kubernetes clusters created on Ananta Cloud Console allow for a set of management operations from the Cloud Console UI. While these options can be controlled using kubectl, these are provided on the UI for quick and easy access.
Powering ON/OFF a Clusterβ
Kubernetes clusters can be powered ON/OFF using theΒ PowerΒ button on top of the cluster details. This button will typically show in green when a cluster is powered ON, and grey when powered OFF.

Stopping and Restarting a Clusterβ
Kubernetes clusters can be stopped or restarted from theΒ OperationsΒ section of cluster details.
- Stop ClusterΒ - To stop the Kubernetes cluster. No data will be lost, and the cluster can be started again.
- Restart ClusterΒ - This action will restart the Virtual Router and the cluster nodes can/should be used if a Kubernetes Cluster has become unresponsive or unreachable.

Deleting a Clusterβ
A cluster can be deleted permanently from theΒ OperationsΒ section under cluster details. This action is irreversible, and no data from a deleted Kubernetes cluster can be recovered.
