GKE Cluster Setup

Purpose

Create production-ready GKE clusters with proper architecture, networking, and security configurations. This skill guides you through cluster creation, mode selection (Autopilot vs Standard), networking setup, and initial resource configuration.

When to Use

Use this skill when you need to:

• Create a new GKE cluster for production or development
• Choose between Autopilot and Standard cluster modes
• Configure VPC-native networking and private clusters
• Set up node pools with autoscaling
• Enable security features (Workload Identity, private nodes)
• Plan cluster architecture for Spring Boot microservices

Trigger phrases: "create GKE cluster", "set up Kubernetes cluster", "Autopilot vs Standard", "configure GKE networking"

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