From f018e54c70c5f7d640197c5171675249032ffad5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Adelina Simion <43963729+addetz@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:24:36 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] docs: add kubernetes requirements to self-hosted, vertex and
pcg DOC-1519 (#5056)
* docs: add kubernetes requirements to self-hosted, vertex and pcg DOC-1519
* docs: add links to requirements in install guides
---
.../_kubernetes_palette_versions.mdx | 22 +++++++++++++++++++
_partials/self-hosted/_setup-steps.mdx | 7 ++++--
.../clusters/pcg/deploy-pcg-k8s.md | 3 +++
docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/pcg.md | 15 +++++++++++++
.../airgap-install/install.md | 4 +++-
.../install-on-kubernetes/install.md | 4 +++-
.../environment-setup/env-setup-vm.md | 9 +++++---
.../vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md | 3 ++-
.../install-on-vmware/install.md | 10 ++++-----
.../install-palette/install-palette.md | 8 +++++++
.../upgrade/upgrade-k8s/airgap.md | 4 ++++
.../upgrade/upgrade-k8s/non-airgap.md | 4 ++++
.../upgrade/upgrade-vmware/airgap.md | 4 ++++
.../upgrade/upgrade-vmware/non-airgap.md | 3 +++
.../airgap-install/install.md | 4 +++-
.../install-on-kubernetes/install.md | 4 +++-
.../environment-setup/env-setup-vm-vertex.md | 9 +++++---
.../vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md | 5 +++--
.../install-on-vmware/install.md | 10 ++++-----
.../install-palette-vertex.md | 8 +++++++
20 files changed, 113 insertions(+), 27 deletions(-)
create mode 100644 _partials/self-hosted/_kubernetes_palette_versions.mdx
diff --git a/_partials/self-hosted/_kubernetes_palette_versions.mdx b/_partials/self-hosted/_kubernetes_palette_versions.mdx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..5c7794b1f6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/_partials/self-hosted/_kubernetes_palette_versions.mdx
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+---
+partial_category: self-hosted
+partial_name: kubernetes-palette-versions
+---
+
+| **Palette Version** | **Kubernetes Version** | **OVA Download URL** | **FIPS OVA Download URL** |
+| ------------------- | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
+| 4.5.11 | 1.29.9 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1299-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1299-fips.ova` |
+| 4.5.10 | 1.29.9 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1299-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1299-fips.ova` |
+| 4.5.8 | 1.29.9 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1299-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1299-fips.ova` |
+| 4.5.5 | 1.29.9 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1299-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1299-fips.ova` |
+| 4.5.4 | 1.29.9 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1299-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1299-fips.ova` |
+| 4.5.3 | 1.29.9 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1299-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1299-fips.ova` |
+| 4.4.20 | 1.28.13 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-12813-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-12813-fips.ova` |
+| 4.4.18 | 1.28.13 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-12813-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-12813-fips.ova` |
+| 4.4.14 | 1.28.12 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-12812-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-12812-fips.ova` |
+| 4.4.11 | 1.28.11 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1289-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1289-fips.ova` |
+| 4.4.6 | 1.28.9 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1289-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1289-fips.ova` |
+| 4.3.6 | 1.27.11 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-12711-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-12711-fips.ova` |
+| 4.2.13 | 1.26.10 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-12610-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-12610-fips.ova` |
+| 4.2.7 | 1.26.10 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-12610-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-12610-fips.ova` |
+| 4.1.12 | 1.26.8 | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-1268-0.ova` | `https://vmwaregoldenimage-console.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2004-0-k-1268-fips.ova` |
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/_partials/self-hosted/_setup-steps.mdx b/_partials/self-hosted/_setup-steps.mdx
index 2de5320e35..5387c5a3d9 100644
--- a/_partials/self-hosted/_setup-steps.mdx
+++ b/_partials/self-hosted/_setup-steps.mdx
@@ -51,9 +51,12 @@ partial_name: setup-steps
3. Right-click on your cluster or resource group and select **Deploy OVF Template**.
4. In the **Deploy OVF Template** wizard, enter the following URL to import the Operating System (OS) and Kubernetes
- distribution OVA required for the {props.edition} nodes creation. Contact your {props.edition} support representative to learn if
- the version of {props.edition} you are using requires a new OS and Kubernetes OVA.
+ distribution OVA required for the {props.edition} nodes creation. Refer to the
+ section to learn if the version of
+ {props.edition} you are installing requires a new OS and Kubernetes OVA.
+ {props.requirementsURL}
+
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/deploy-pcg-k8s.md b/docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/deploy-pcg-k8s.md
index f585ed8e38..6f9b4704ab 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/deploy-pcg-k8s.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/deploy-pcg-k8s.md
@@ -71,6 +71,9 @@ development and testing environments.
to the [PCG Sizing](#pcg-sizing) section for more information.
- A Container Network Interface plugin installed.
- A Container Storage Interface plugin installed.
+ - The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a version of Kubernetes that is compatible to your PCG version. Refer to
+ the [Kubernetes Requirements](./pcg.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the version required for your
+ Palette installation
- PCG IP address requirements:
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/pcg.md b/docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/pcg.md
index fa38b78ce7..0c67387d30 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/pcg.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/clusters/pcg/pcg.md
@@ -31,6 +31,21 @@ existing Kubernetes cluster. Refer to the table below to learn more about the su
| VMware vSphere | ✅ | The PCG is deployed into a VMware vSphere environment. | [Deploy to VMware vSphere](./deploy-pcg/vmware.md) |
| Other | ❌ | The PCG cluster is deployed into an existing Kubernetes cluster that is not managed by Palette. | [Deploy a PCG to an Existing Kubernetes Cluster](./deploy-pcg-k8s.md) |
+## Kubernetes Requirements
+
+The following table presents the Kubernetes version corresponding to each Palette version. It provides the download URLs
+for the Operating System and Kubernetes distribution OVA required for the PCG install. Ensure that you use FIPS OVA URL
+if you require a compliant installation.
+
+:::warning
+
+The versions included in the following table apply for PCG installs on VMware vSphere and MAAS. The Kubernetes version
+for OpenStack is 1.24.10 on all the Palette versions included below.
+
+:::
+
+
+
## Resources
- [Architecture](./architecture.md)
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-kubernetes/airgap-install/install.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-kubernetes/airgap-install/install.md
index 8ad04ba333..a67467cb63 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-kubernetes/airgap-install/install.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-kubernetes/airgap-install/install.md
@@ -34,7 +34,9 @@ Complete the [Environment Setup](./kubernetes-airgap-instructions.md) steps befo
- Ensure `unzip` or a similar extraction utility is installed on your system.
-- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a supported version of Kubernetes, which includes versions v1.28 to v1.29.
+- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a supported version of Kubernetes. Refer to the
+ [Kubernetes Requirements](../../install-palette.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the version required for
+ your Palette installation.
- Ensure the Kubernetes cluster does not have Cert Manager installed. Palette requires a unique Cert Manager
configuration to be installed as part of the installation process. If Cert Manager is already installed, you must
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-kubernetes/install.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-kubernetes/install.md
index cbe88d86af..3d176c495e 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-kubernetes/install.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-kubernetes/install.md
@@ -23,7 +23,9 @@ You can use the Palette Helm Chart to install Palette in a multi-node Kubernetes
- Ensure `unzip` or a similar extraction utility is installed on your system.
-- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a supported version of Kubernetes, which includes versions v1.28 to v1.29.
+- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a supported version of Kubernetes. Refer to the
+ [Kubernetes Requirements](../install-palette.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the version required for your
+ Palette installation.
- Ensure the Kubernetes cluster does not have Cert Manager installed. Palette requires a unique Cert Manager
configuration to be installed as part of the installation process. If Cert Manager is already installed, you must
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/env-setup-vm.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/env-setup-vm.md
index 2ddaaf85c9..4583907ca2 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/env-setup-vm.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/env-setup-vm.md
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ This guide is for preparing your airgap environment only. For instructions on in
- Currently, `9.4` is the only supported RHEL version.
-import SetupSteps from "../../../../../../../_partials/self-hosted/_setup-steps.mdx";
-
-
+
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
index b17556f0d9..d6fe3b6801 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
@@ -365,7 +365,8 @@ The default container runtime for OVAs is [Podman](https://podman.io/), not Dock
23. Right-click on your cluster or resource group and select **Deploy OVF Template**.
24. In the **Deploy OVF Template** wizard, enter the following URL to import the Operating System (OS) and Kubernetes
- distribution OVA required for the installation. Contact your support representative to learn if the version of
+ distribution OVA required for the installation. Refer to the
+ [Kubernetes Requirements](../../../install-palette.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to learn if the version of
Palette you are installing requires a new OS and Kubernetes OVA.
Consider the following example for reference.
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/install.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/install.md
index ecf6171ca7..b85936cec7 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/install.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-on-vmware/install.md
@@ -97,12 +97,10 @@ Use the following steps to install Palette.
2. Create a vSphere VM and Template folder with the name `spectro-templates`. Ensure this folder is accessible by the
user account you will use to deploy the Palette installation.
-3. Use the URL below to import the Operating System and Kubernetes distribution OVA required for the install. Place the
- OVA in the `spectro-templates` folder.
-
- ```url
- https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-12813-0.ova
- ```
+3. Find the OVA download URL corresponding to your Palette version in the
+ [Kubernetes Requirements](../install-palette.md#kubernetes-requirements) section. Use the identified URL to import
+ the Operating System and Kubernetes distribution OVA required for the install. Place the OVA in the
+ `spectro-templates` folder.
4. Append an `r_` prefix to the OVA name and remove the `.ova` suffix after the import. For example, the final output
should look like `r_u-2204-0-k-12813-0`. This naming convention is required for the install process to identify the
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-palette.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-palette.md
index 9eb7de1032..10d3a49a7c 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-palette.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/install-palette/install-palette.md
@@ -62,6 +62,14 @@ active nodes and pods at any given time.
| Medium (Recommended) | Up to 3000 Nodes each with 30 Pods (90,000 Pods) |
| Large | Up to 5000 Nodes each with 30 Pods (150,000 Pods) |
+## Kubernetes Requirements
+
+The following table presents the Kubernetes version corresponding to each Palette version. It provides the download URLs
+for the Operating System and Kubernetes distribution OVA required for the install. Ensure that you use FIPS OVA URL if
+you require a compliant installation.
+
+
+
## Proxy Requirements
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-k8s/airgap.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-k8s/airgap.md
index 82aaa58353..7efa6cbe45 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-k8s/airgap.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-k8s/airgap.md
@@ -45,6 +45,10 @@ Palette upgrade.
- Access to the latest Palette Helm Chart. Refer to [Access Palette](/enterprise-version/#access-palette) for more
details.
+- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a version of Kubernetes that is compatible to your upgraded version. Refer to
+ the [Kubernetes Requirements](../../install-palette/install-palette.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the
+ version required for your Palette installation.
+
## Upgrade
1. Log in to the Linux environment from which you can access your self-hosted airgap Palette instance.
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-k8s/non-airgap.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-k8s/non-airgap.md
index 7df02a932e..0948a2605f 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-k8s/non-airgap.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-k8s/non-airgap.md
@@ -36,6 +36,10 @@ Palette upgrade.
- Access to the latest Palette Helm Chart. Refer to [Access Palette](/enterprise-version/#access-palette) for more
details.
+- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a version of Kubernetes that is compatible to your upgraded version. Refer to
+ the [Kubernetes Requirements](../../install-palette/install-palette.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the
+ version required for your Palette installation.
+
## Upgrade
:::info
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-vmware/airgap.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-vmware/airgap.md
index b16d257b91..24bcfd06d2 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-vmware/airgap.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-vmware/airgap.md
@@ -39,6 +39,10 @@ Palette upgrade.
- A diff or text comparison tool of your choice.
+- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a version of Kubernetes that is compatible to your upgraded version. Refer to
+ the [Kubernetes Requirements](../../install-palette/install-palette.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the
+ version required for your Palette installation.
+
## Upgrade
:::info
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-vmware/non-airgap.md b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-vmware/non-airgap.md
index 3f7c70e2a2..141bfd044b 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-vmware/non-airgap.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/enterprise-version/upgrade/upgrade-vmware/non-airgap.md
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ Palette upgrade.
- Access to the Palette system console.
- A diff or text comparison tool of your choice.
+- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a version of Kubernetes that is compatible to your upgraded version. Refer to
+ the [Kubernetes Requirements](../../install-palette/install-palette.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the
+ version required for your Palette installation.
## Upgrade
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-kubernetes/airgap-install/install.md b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-kubernetes/airgap-install/install.md
index fbd5779dec..c3a33975fb 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-kubernetes/airgap-install/install.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-kubernetes/airgap-install/install.md
@@ -34,7 +34,9 @@ Complete the [Environment Setup](./kubernetes-airgap-instructions.md) steps befo
- Ensure `unzip` or a similar extraction utility is installed on your system.
-- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a supported version of Kubernetes, which includes versions v1.28 to v1.29.
+- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a version of Kubernetes that is compatible to your upgraded version. Refer to
+ the [Kubernetes Requirements](../../install-palette-vertex.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the version
+ required for your Palette installation.
- Ensure the Kubernetes cluster does not have Cert Manager installed. VerteX requires a unique Cert Manager
configuration to be installed as part of the installation process. If Cert Manager is already installed, you must
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-kubernetes/install.md b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-kubernetes/install.md
index 44802b0990..b2da50fed5 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-kubernetes/install.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-kubernetes/install.md
@@ -28,7 +28,9 @@ has the necessary network connectivity for VerteX to operate successfully.
- Ensure `unzip` or a similar extraction utility is installed on your system.
-- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a supported version of Kubernetes, which includes versions v1.28 to v1.29.
+- The Kubernetes cluster must be set up on a version of Kubernetes that is compatible to your upgraded version. Refer to
+ the [Kubernetes Requirements](../install-palette-vertex.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to find the version
+ required for your Palette installation.
- Ensure the Kubernetes cluster does not have Cert Manager installed. VerteX requires a unique Cert Manager
configuration to be installed as part of the installation process. If Cert Manager is already installed, you must
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/env-setup-vm-vertex.md b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/env-setup-vm-vertex.md
index 88b492bb61..86cee85649 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/env-setup-vm-vertex.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/env-setup-vm-vertex.md
@@ -26,6 +26,9 @@ This guide is for preparing your airgap environment only. For instructions on in
- Currently, `9.4` is the only supported RHEL version.
-import SetupSteps from "../../../../../../../_partials/self-hosted/_setup-steps.mdx";
-
-
+
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
index bb350eefcb..ee11c41030 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/airgap-install/environment-setup/vmware-vsphere-airgap-instructions.md
@@ -371,8 +371,9 @@ The default container runtime for OVAs is [Podman](https://podman.io/), not Dock
23. Next, right-click on your cluster or resource group and select **Deploy OVF Template**.
24. In the **Deploy OVF Template** wizard, enter the following URL to import the Operating System (OS) and Kubernetes
- distribution OVA required for the installation. Contact your support representative to learn if the version of
- VerteX you are installing requires a new OS and Kubernetes OVA.
+ distribution OVA required for the installation. Refer to the
+ [Kubernetes Requirements](../../../install-palette-vertex.md#kubernetes-requirements) section to learn if the
+ version of Palette you are installing requires a new OS and Kubernetes OVA.
Consider the following example for reference.
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/install.md b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/install.md
index efa2f4f12c..30497a14d1 100644
--- a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/install.md
+++ b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-on-vmware/install.md
@@ -121,15 +121,13 @@ Use the following steps to install Palette VerteX.
2. Create a vSphere VM and Template folder with the name `spectro-templates`. Ensure this folder is accessible by the
user account you will use to deploy the VerteX installation.
-3. Use the URL below to import the Operating System and Kubernetes distribution OVA required for the install. Place the
- OVA in the `spectro-templates` folder. Refer to the
+3. Find the OVA download URL corresponding to your Palette VerteX version in the
+ [Kubernetes Requirements](../install-palette-vertex.md#kubernetes-requirements) section. Use the identified URL to
+ import the Operating System and Kubernetes distribution OVA required for the install. Place the OVA in the
+ `spectro-templates` folder. Refer to the
[Import Items to a Content Library](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-vm-administration/GUID-B413FBAE-8FCB-4598-A3C2-8B6DDA772D5C.html?hWord=N4IghgNiBcIJYFsAOB7ATgFwAQYKbIjDwGcQBfIA)
guide for information about importing an OVA in vCenter.
- ```url
- https://vmwaregoldenimage.s3.amazonaws.com/u-2204-0-k-12813-0.ova
- ```
-
4. Append an `r_` prefix to the OVA name and remove the `.ova` suffix after the import. For example, the final output
should look like `r_u-2204-0-k-12813-0`. This naming convention is required for the install process to identify the
OVA. Refer to the [Supplement Packs](../airgap/supplemental-packs.md#additional-ovas) page for a list of additional
diff --git a/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-palette-vertex.md b/docs/docs-content/vertex/install-palette-vertex/install-palette-vertex.md
index e37319fc6e..6db2f0e457 100644
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@@ -64,6 +64,14 @@ number of active nodes and pods at any given time.
+## Kubernetes Requirements
+
+The following table presents the Kubernetes version corresponding to each Palette version. It provides the download URLs
+for the Operating System and Kubernetes distribution OVA required for the install. Ensure that you use FIPS OVA URL if
+you require a compliant installation.
+
+
+
## Proxy Requirements