# Node in Private Cluster


**Node** refers to a virtual machine (VM) instance that serves as a fundamental compute unit, providing dedicated CPU, memory, and storage resources. Nodes can be provisioned for a variety of workloads—ranging from general-purpose applications to **high-performance computing (HPC)**, **AI/ML**, and **GPU-intensive** tasks. E2E offers different categories of nodes such as **Compute Nodes** and **GPU** Nodes, allowing users to choose the configuration best suited for their specific use case.

## Steps to Create a Node in a Private Cluster


 Go to the Nodes section and click on the Add New Node button.

![Add Node](images/image.png)

 ### 1. Choosing an OS
  Select a suitable Operating System (OS) version for the node.
  ![OS Versions](images/Select_OS.png)

### 2. Select Private Cluster Option
  Choose the “Private Cluster” button to ensure the node is deployed in a private environment.
  ![Select PC](images/Select_PC.png)

### 3. Configure Resources
  Select the desired vCPU count, memory (RAM), and host for node deployment.
  ![Select CPU](images/Select_CPU.png)


### 4. Network & Security Configuration:
  In this step, attach VPCs (mandatory), reserve IPs, set security groups, add SSH keys, BitNinja, IPv6, and enable encryption as per requirements.
:::info Note

**The vpc field is a required parameter when creating a node within a private cluster.**

:::


  ![PC Med](images/PC_med.png)

### 5. Configure Backup & Storage:
  Choose the required Backup Services and Storage Options, then click “Launch Node” to complete deployment.
  ![Launch Node](images/Launch_node.png)

 ## Node Listing


![Node Listing](images/Node_Listing.png)

- Clicking on a Private Cluster node displays the associated cluster in the Node Details section under "Cluster Name", showing the private cluster name followed by "(Private Cluster)".

![Node Details](images/node_details.png)


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