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Overview

CCE provides multiple types of add-ons to extend cluster functions and meet feature requirements. You can install add-ons as required.

CCE uses Helm charts to deploy add-ons. To modify or upgrade an add-on, perform operations on the Add-ons page or use open add-on management APIs. Do not directly modify resources related to add-ons in the background. Otherwise, add-on exceptions or other unexpected problems may occur.

Table 1 Add-on list

Add-on Name

Introduction

CoreDNS

CoreDNS is a DNS server that provides domain name resolution for Kubernetes clusters through chain plug-ins.

CCE Container Storage (FlexVolume)

storage-driver is a FlexVolume driver used to support IaaS storage services such as EVS, SFS, and OBS.

CCE Container Storage (Everest)

everest is a cloud native container storage system, which enables clusters of Kubernetes v1.15.6 or later to use cloud storage through the Container Storage Interface (CSI).

npd

node-problem-detector (npd for short) is an add-on that monitors abnormal events of cluster nodes and connects to a third-party monitoring platform. It is a daemon running on each node. It collects node issues from different daemons and reports them to the API server. The npd add-on can run as a DaemonSet or a daemon.

CCE Cluster Autoscaler

The autoscaler add-on resizes a cluster based on pod scheduling status and resource usage.

Kubernetes Metrics Server

metrics-server is an aggregator for monitoring data of core cluster resources.

gpu-device-plugin

gpu-device-plugin is a device management add-on that supports GPUs in containers. It supports only NVIDIA drivers.

Volcano Scheduler

Volcano provides general-purpose, high-performance computing capabilities, such as job scheduling, heterogeneous chip management, and job running management, serving end users through computing frameworks for different industries, such as AI, big data, gene sequencing, and rendering.

NGNIX Ingress Controller

nginx-ingress provide application-layer forwarding functions, such as virtual hosts, load balancing, SSL proxy, and HTTP routing, for Services that can be directly accessed outside a cluster.

Add-on Lifecycle

An add-on lifecycle involves all the statuses of the add-on from installation to uninstallation.

Table 2 Add-on statuses

Status

Attribute

Description

Running

Stable state

The add-on is running properly, all add-on instances are deployed properly, and the add-on can be used properly.

Partially ready

Stable state

The add-on is running properly, but some add-on instances are not properly deployed. In this state, the add-on functions may be unavailable.

Unavailable

Stable state

The add-on malfunctions, and all add-on instances are not properly deployed.

Installing

Intermediate state

The add-on is being deployed.

If all instances cannot be scheduled due to incorrect add-on configuration or insufficient resources, the system sets the add-on status to Unavailable 10 minutes later.

Installation failed

Stable state

Install add-on failed. Uninstall it and try again.

Upgrading

Intermediate state

The add-on is being upgraded.

Upgrade failed

Stable state

Upgrade add-on failed. Upgrade it again, or uninstall it and try again.

Rolling back

Intermediate state

The add-on is rolling back.

Rollback failed

Stable state

The add-on rollback failed. Retry the rollback, or uninstall it and try again.

Deleting

Intermediate state

The add-on is being deleted.

If this state stays for a long time, an exception occurred.

Deletion failed

Stable state

Delete add-on failed. Try again.

Unknown

Stable state

No add-on chart found.

When an add-on is in an intermediate state such as Installing or Deleting, you are not allowed to edit or uninstall the add-on.

Related Operations

You can perform the operations described in Table 3 on the Add-ons page.
Table 3 Related operations

Operation

Description

Procedure

Install

Install a specified add-on.
  1. Log in to the CCE console and click the cluster name to access the cluster console. In the navigation pane, choose Add-ons.
  2. Click Install under the target add-on.

    Each add-on has different configuration parameters. For details, see the corresponding chapter.

  3. Click OK.

Upgrade

Upgrade an add-on to the new version.
  1. Log in to the CCE console and click the cluster name to access the cluster console. In the navigation pane, choose Add-ons.
  2. If an add-on can be upgraded, the Upgrade button is displayed under it.

    Click Upgrade. Each add-on has different configuration parameters. For details, see the corresponding chapter.

  3. Click OK.

Edit

Edit add-on parameters.
  1. Log in to the CCE console and click the cluster name to access the cluster console. In the navigation pane, choose Add-ons.
  2. Click Edit under the target add-on.

    Each add-on has different configuration parameters. For details, see the corresponding chapter.

  3. Click OK.

Uninstall

Uninstall an add-on from the cluster.
  1. Log in to the CCE console and click the cluster name to access the cluster console. In the navigation pane, choose Add-ons.
  2. Click Uninstall under the target add-on.
  3. In the displayed dialog box, click Yes.

    This operation cannot be undone.
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