Create EKS Node Group¶
This guide will walk you through creating a node group of Linux nodes that register with your EKS cluster. EKS supports both managed and self-managed node groups. Managed node groups automate the provisioning and lifecycle management of nodes (Amazon EC2 instances) for Amazon EKS Kubernetes clusters.
See also
- Official docs on managed node groups.
- Official docs on self-managed node groups.
What You’ll Need¶
- A configured management environment.
- An existing EKS cluster.
- Access to the AWS console, if you are going to create a self-managed node group.
Procedure¶
Choose one of the following options based on who you want to manage your node group.
This section will guide you through creating a managed node group.
This section will guide you through creating a self-managed node group.