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How can I automate scaling for a Kubernetes cluster on AWS?

Asked on Nov 25, 2025

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To automate scaling for a Kubernetes cluster on AWS, you can use the Kubernetes Cluster Autoscaler in conjunction with AWS Auto Scaling Groups. This setup dynamically adjusts the number of nodes in your cluster based on resource demands, ensuring efficient resource utilization and cost management.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    # Install Cluster Autoscaler on your EKS cluster
    kubectl apply -f https://github.com/kubernetes/autoscaler/releases/download/cluster-autoscaler-<VERSION>/cluster-autoscaler-autodiscover.yaml

    # Annotate the Cluster Autoscaler deployment with your AWS Auto Scaling Group
    kubectl -n kube-system annotate deployment.apps/cluster-autoscaler \
      cluster-autoscaler.kubernetes.io/safe-to-evict="false" \
      cluster-autoscaler.kubernetes.io/scale-down-disabled="false"

    # Update the Cluster Autoscaler configuration with your AWS region and cluster name
    kubectl -n kube-system edit deployment.apps/cluster-autoscaler
    # Add the following flags:
    # --cloud-provider=aws
    # --nodes=<min>:<max>:<ASG Name>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure your IAM roles have the necessary permissions for autoscaling operations.
Monitor the Cluster Autoscaler logs for any scaling issues or errors.
Consider using the AWS Management Console or CLI to verify Auto Scaling Group configurations.
Adjust the min/max node limits based on your application's scaling requirements.

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