How to Install Automic Automation Kubernetes Edition v24 in GCP

This step-by-step guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for deploying Broadcom's Automic Automation Kubernetes Edition (AAKE) v24 on the Google Cloud Platform using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). It outlines critical architectural considerations, including database optimization with PostgreSQL, secure Kubernetes secrets management, and custom Helm chart configurations. Additionally, the document demonstrates how to securely expose the cluster to the outside world and establish reliable connections for both TLS and legacy non-TLS agents.

Conclusion

Deploying Automic Automation Kubernetes Edition (AAKE) v24 on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) effectively transitions your enterprise automation workloads into a highly scalable, modern cloud-native architecture.

By carefully following this comprehensive deployment guide, you can establish a highly secure environment utilizing a dedicated private PostgreSQL database, properly managed Kubernetes secrets, and optimized backend service configurations. By leveraging customized Helm charts, you can streamline deployment and tailor the implementation directly to your organization's unique demands.

With your cluster safely exposed through a GKE Ingress controller and Google Cloud HTTP(S) Load Balancers, both modern TLS-enabled agents and legacy non-TLS components via TLS Gateways can now connect reliably. Ultimately, this setup prepares your platform for future updates, including modern Kubernetes Gateway API configurations.