Control Center simplifies the management of multiple IBM Software Hubs by offering centralized control, efficient resource allocation, and seamless instance organization through accounts. Initially designed to operate within a single cluster, Control Center is now expanding its capabilities to support multi-cluster environments,—offering greater flexibility and centralized control for growing organizations.
Introducing Multi-Cluster Support in Control Center
With the release of IBM Software Hub v5.2 - Control Center, multi-cluster support is introduced. This enhancement enables registration and management of IBM Software Hubs across multiple clusters. It allows organizations to centralize operations more effectively and make more efficient use of available resources.
Understanding the management of Multiple Clusters
Managing clusters in Control Center is straightforward. New clusters can be added from the Clusters section in the navigation menu by selecting Add Cluster. Upon providing the required credentials, the cluster is activated and its resources can be assigned to accounts. This same process can be repeated to register multiple clusters, enabling broader resource allocation across the environment. Once configured, the Clusters page offers a comprehensive view of all registered clusters, including their available resources and associated accounts.
A Closer Look at Accounts and Cluster Resource Allocation
Control Center uses accounts to manage and distribute cluster resources effectively. A Software Hub instance cannot be registered until an account is created with allocated resources. During account creation, you can view all registered clusters and their available resources. Resources from multiple clusters can be allocated to the account. Once configured, Software Hub instances can be added under the account, utilizing the assigned resources efficiently.
Account-based allocation of resources across multiple clusters.
Allocating and Managing Cluster Resources for Software Hubs
The Account Overview provides a clear and organized view of allocated cluster resources, along with the Software Hub instances associated with each account. Users can add a Software Hub instance by providing the necessary details during the registration process. While adding a new instance, Control Center automatically checks whether the corresponding cluster has sufficient resources allocated to the account. If the instance belongs to a cluster without assigned resources, the action is restricted—ensuring consistent and efficient resource management across all clusters.
Instance quota distribution for resource management
Conclusion
The introduction of multi-cluster support in IBM Software Hub v5.2 - Control Center marks a significant advancement in managing IBM Software Hubs. By enabling centralized management across multiple clusters, organizations can optimize resource allocation, improve operational efficiency, and gain greater visibility into their software environments. With intuitive cluster registration and comprehensive account-based resource management, Control Center simplifies complex multi-cluster deployments.
As organizations continue to scale, these enhancements provide the flexibility and control needed to effectively manage distributed resources. We encourage users to explore these new capabilities and leverage multi-cluster support to streamline their software hub operations.