provisioning-cluster-for-production

Name: provisioning-cluster-for-production
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Author: CockroachDB

Provision CockroachDB clusters across multiple deployment modes with Terraform automation.

3|3|Updated Mar 11, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/cockroachdb/claude-plugin --skill provisioning-cluster-for-production

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Skill: provisioning-cluster-for-production
Source: https://github.com/cockroachdb/claude-plugin/tree/main/skills/operations-and-lifecycle/provisioning-cluster-for-production
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cockroachdb/claude-plugin --skill provisioning-cluster-for-production

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Provision CockroachDB clusters for production across multiple deployment modes, guiding users from initial sizing to live deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

Comprehensive provisioning guidance for Self-Hosted, Advanced, BYOC, Standard, and Basic deployments.
Kubernetes deployment support via Operator, Helm, or Terraform-based workflows to achieve consistent production setups.
Hardware sizing and production hardening recommendations with checklists and safety defaults.
Terraform/API/Cloud Console-driven provisioning paths to enable automated cluster creation and lifecycle management.

Quick Start

Create a production-ready CockroachDB cluster by selecting a deployment tier and following the guided provisioning steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about provisioning-cluster-for-production

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I provision a CockroachDB cluster for production?▼

To provision a CockroachDB cluster for production, you select a deployment tier such as Self-Hosted, Advanced, BYOC, Standard, or Basic, and follow guided steps for hardware sizing, security hardening, and deployment via Kubernetes, Terraform, or API workflows.

What is the best way to deploy CockroachDB on Kubernetes?▼

The best way to deploy CockroachDB on Kubernetes for production is by using the Operator, Helm, or Terraform-based workflows, which provide consistent cluster setups, enforce production-ready defaults, and guide hardware sizing and security hardening.

Can I automate CockroachDB cluster creation using Terraform?▼

Yes, you can automate CockroachDB cluster creation and lifecycle management using Terraform, which provides validated workflows to provision clusters across multiple deployment modes with production-ready defaults and security hardening.

Does this provisioning workflow support both self-hosted and cloud deployments?▼

Yes, the provisioning workflow supports both self-hosted and cloud deployments, offering comprehensive guidance and validated workflows for Self-Hosted, Advanced, BYOC, Standard, and Basic CockroachDB tiers.

What hardware sizing and security hardening defaults are enforced for production clusters?▼

Production clusters require structured hardware sizing and security hardening recommendations enforced through checklists and safety defaults, ensuring your CockroachDB deployment meets production-ready standards before going live.

When should I choose BYOC over Standard deployment for CockroachDB?▼

You should choose BYOC over Standard deployment when you need to bring your own cloud infrastructure for CockroachDB, allowing you to balance managed provisioning with cloud environment control while maintaining production-ready defaults.