Bootstrapping on GCP (Preview)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is supported as a bootstrap provider for creating Kubernetes fleets in Streamtime. This enables you to deploy and manage Kafka clusters on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) with integrated automation.

When to Use GCP

  • Google Cloud Preference: When your workloads or data reside primarily in GCP.
  • GKE Features: If you want to leverage GKE’s managed Kubernetes capabilities.
  • Multi-Cloud Strategy: For organizations adopting a multi-cloud or hybrid cloud approach.
  • Regional Compliance: When you need to deploy clusters in specific GCP regions for compliance or latency.

Key Features

  • Managed Kubernetes (GKE): Automated provisioning and management of GKE clusters.
  • Flexible Tenancy: Support for shared, isolated, or dedicated tenancy models.
  • Integrated Security: Leverage GCP IAM and security features.
  • Scalable Throughput: Define Kafka units and scale clusters as needed.
  • Placement Options: Deploy in any supported GCP region.

How to Deploy on GCP

Follow these steps to bootstrap a Kubernetes fleet on GCP using Streamtime:

  1. Start Fleet Creation in Streamtime
    • In the Streamtime UI, click “Create Kubernetes Fleet”.
    • Select GCP as your bootstrap provider.
  2. Configure Tenancy & Sizing
    • Choose tenancy mode (shared, isolated, or dedicated).
    • Set base domain, max tenancy, and max Kafka units.
  3. Placement Configuration
    • Select the GCP region for your fleet.
  4. Advanced Configuration
    • Upload your service account JSON key.
    • Specify network and node machine type.
  5. Deploy and Validate
    • Click Deploy. Streamtime will provision and configure the GKE fleet.
    • Once deployed, the fleet status will show as “Healthy” and is ready for Kafka cluster deployments.