Release a specific host

See Add hosts and increase the number of nodes for an introduction to the Shturval v2 provider and host preparation.

To release a specific host from a previously created cluster with the Shturval v2 provider:

  • In the cluster, open the Administration section and go to the Node Management page.
  • Go to the page of the node that you want to exclude from the cluster.
  • Click Cordon.
  • Wait until the Uncordon button appears.
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Cordon button on the node page

  • Click Drain.
  • Go to the Pods tab of the node page.
  • Wait until only critical pods remain.
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Node Pods tab after Drain — only critical pods remain

  • Return to the Node tab.
  • Click Delete node and select the option Delete without re-creating.
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Delete node dialog with Delete without re-creating

  • Go to the Providers section of the platform to the Provider Configuration page.
  • Select the provider instance with which the cluster was deployed.
  • Make sure that the released host has acquired the Free status.
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Released host with Free status on the provider page