Provisioning nodes
Provisioning refers to creating a new cluster or adding a node to a cluster.
Description
To provision a node:
- Create a new node by installing a new Couchbase Server.
- Configure disk path for the node.
- Optionally configure memory quota for each node within the cluster.
Any nodes you add to a cluster will inherit the configured memory quota. The default memory quota for the first node in a cluster is 60% of the physical RAM.
- Add the node to your existing cluster.
Whether you are adding a node to an existing cluster or starting a new cluster, the node’s disk path must be configured. Your next steps depends on whether you create a new cluster or add a node to an existing cluster. If you create a new cluster, secure it by providing an administrative username and password. If you add a node to an existing cluster, obtain the URI and credentials to use the REST API with that cluster.