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# Update a Node Pool
Update a node pool in IONOS CLOUD Managed Kubernetes: modify version, node count, autoscale, labels, reserved IPs, and maintenance settings using the DCD.
You can update Public and Private Node Pools from the [Data Center Designer (DCD)](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/support/general-information/glossary-of-terms#data-center-designer-dcd).
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**Important:** Node pools remain read-only during maintenance and deployment and cannot be updated at this time.
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## Modify node pool settings
To update a node pool, follow these steps:
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### Navigate to Managed Kubernetes
1. In the **DCD**, go to **Menu** > **Containers** > **Managed Kubernetes**.
2. Select a cluster from the list and go to the **Node pools in Cluster** tab.
3. Select the node pool you want to update.
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### Update pool properties
1. Select the **Kubernetes version** you want to run in the cluster from the drop-down list.
2. Select the number of nodes in the **Node Count**.
3. Select the checkbox to turn on **Autoscale** and provide a **Minimum** and **Maximum** number of the total nodes.
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### Configure connection using private LAN
Modify private LAN configurations and attach them to the nodes. You can also configure DHCP, define network and gateway IP addresses. For more information, see [Configure Connection using private LAN](/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/how-tos/management-of-node-pools.md#configure-connection-using-private-lan).
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### Configure Node template
The Node template settings cannot be changed after the node pool is created. It displays the current hardware configuration of the node pool, including **Cores**, **RAM**, **Availability zone**, and **Storage type**. These values are read-only and reflect the settings applied when the node pool was created.
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### Update Advanced settings
Update the associated labels, annotations, taints, and maintenance window schedule. For more information, see [Configure Advanced settings](/cloud/containers/managed-kubernetes/how-tos/management-of-node-pools.md#configure-advanced-settings).
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### Save changes
Select **Edit node pool**. Managed Kubernetes will begin to align the resources in the target data center. In case you have selected a new version for Kubernetes, the operation may take a while, and the node pool will be available for further changes once it reaches the **Active** state.
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**Result:** A node pool is successfully updated.
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**Note:**
* Avoid accessing the target data center while Managed Kubernetes is provisioning nodes, as concurrent manual interaction can cause undesirable results.
* The **maintenance window** starts at the time of your choice and remains open for the next four hours. All planned maintenance work will be performed within this window, but not necessarily at the beginning.
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