Getting Started with HashiCorp Nomad - Demo – Let’s Add Clients to the Cluster

In this tutorial, the instructor demonstrates how to add clients to a Nomad cluster. The process involves configuring Nomad clients, using a shell script to install necessary dependencies and Docker, and updating configuration files. The tutorial also covers enabling and starting the Nomad service and verifying that the clients have successfully joined the cluster. The setup includes three Nomad clients deployed in AWS, and the configuration files are available on GitHub.

What is the primary purpose of adding clients to the Nomad cluster?

• To increase the number of server nodes

• To run workloads

• To enhance security

• To improve network speed

Which file format is used for the basic client configuration in Nomad?

• .yaml

• .json

• .xml

• .hcl

What is the main function of the shell script mentioned in the tutorial?

• To create a backup of the cluster

• To update the Nomad server

• To install dependencies and Docker on clients

• To configure server nodes

Which package manager is used to install Nomad in the tutorial?

• yum

• pacman

• apt

• dnf

What is the significance of the 'cloud auto join' feature in Nomad?

• It reduces the number of server nodes

• It speeds up the network connection

• It enhances the security of the cluster

• It allows clients to join the cluster automatically

What is the final step to ensure a Nomad client is integrated into the cluster?

• Update the server configuration

• Check the Nomad node status

• Verify the client configuration file

• Restart the server

How many client nodes are added to the Nomad cluster by the end of the tutorial?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three