Create a cluster

• 09/09/2020
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There are two ways of creating clusters using the UI:

• Create an all-purpose cluster that can be shared by multiple users. These are typically used to run notebooks. All-Purpose clusters remain active until you terminate them.
• Create a job cluster to run a job. You create a job cluster when you create a job. Such clusters are terminated automatically after the job is completed.

This article describes how to create an all-purpose cluster using the UI. To learn how to create job clusters, see Create a job.

To create a cluster using the UI:

1. Click the clusters icon in the sidebar.

2. Click the Create Cluster button.

   

   Note

   If you are using a Trial workspace and the trial has expired, the Create Cluster button will be disabled and you will not be able to create a cluster.

3. Name and configure the cluster.

   There are many cluster configuration options, which are described in detail in cluster configuration.

   

4. Click the Create button.

   The cluster Configuration tab displays a spinning progress indicator while the cluster is in a pending state.

   

   When the cluster has started and is ready to use, the progress spinner turns into a solid green circle:

   

   This indicates that cluster is in the running state, and you can now attach notebooks and start running commands and queries.