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Compute is the machine layer behind your clusters. Today, Akua-managed compute and bring-your-own cloud key provisioning start with Hetzner Cloud. You can also attach existing workers manually when you want to keep your own infrastructure. Use this section when you need to understand how applications get capacity, how machines scale, and how bring-your-own infrastructure fits into Akua.

Clusters

Understand the Kubernetes layer where workloads run.

Managed machines

Review Akua-managed machines, bring-your-own cloud key provisioning, and manual worker paths.

Machines

Inspect lifecycle states, drift, suspension, and deletion behavior.

Hetzner provider

Configure Hetzner Cloud regions and credentials.

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Common paths

  • Create a managed cluster when you want Akua to operate Kubernetes for you.
  • Read Managed machines when you want Akua-managed machines, BYOM credentials, or the current compute paths.
  • Use Add workers when you want to attach your own machines manually.