Open Cluster Management FAQs

Question 1

How does OCM MCP Server connect to Kubernetes clusters?

Accepted Answer

It leverages your `KUBECONFIG` environment variable, treating the configured cluster as a 'hub'. From this hub, it accesses and manages other connected clusters through Open Cluster Management APIs, facilitating comprehensive resource operations.

Question 2

Is Open Cluster Management (OCM) MCP Server designed only for Generative AI?

Accepted Answer

While optimized to connect Generative AI systems with Kubernetes, its core functionality for multi-cluster management, resource access, and observability can benefit any user requiring streamlined interaction with multiple Kubernetes environments.

Question 3

Does OCM MCP Server provide observability features?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is designed to retrieve and analyze crucial data such as metrics, logs, and alerts from your integrated Kubernetes clusters, offering interactive observability to support your GenAI systems.

Question 4

What is Open Cluster Management (OCM) MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The OCM MCP Server acts as a robust gateway that enables Generative AI (GenAI) systems to seamlessly interact with and manage multiple Kubernetes clusters through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Question 5

What kind of Kubernetes resources can I manage with this tool?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve resources from both your hub and managed clusters, connect to specific managed clusters using ClusterRoles, and interact with multi-cluster APIs, including Managed Clusters, Policies, and Add-ons.

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