> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kubestarterkit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> Overview of the deployment process for Kube Starter Kit

This page provides a high-level overview of the deployment process. Each section links to detailed documentation with step-by-step instructions.

## [1. Prerequisites](/usage/getting-started/01-prerequisites)

Covers the AWS account structure, GitHub organization requirements, domain setup, and tooling you'll need before starting.

## [2. Repository Setup](/usage/getting-started/02-repository-setup)

Fork the repository and install the development tools.

## [3. Bootstrap AWS Accounts](/usage/getting-started/03-bootstrap-accounts)

Create the foundational resources that Terraform needs to manage everything else: state storage, IAM roles, and cross-account trust relationships. This is a one-time setup that enables both local Terraform runs and CI/CD automation.

## [4. Configure Access](/usage/getting-started/04-configure-access)

Set up user access for AWS and GitHub from a single configuration file.

## [5. Configure CI/CD Integrations](/usage/getting-started/05-configure-integrations)

Configure GitHub Actions to authenticate with AWS and set up any optional integrations like Terramate Cloud.

## [6. Deploy Infrastructure](/usage/getting-started/06-deploy-infrastructure)

Deploy the core AWS infrastructure: networking, EKS cluster, and application-specific resources.
<Note>This step is performed for each deployment environment (e.g. staging and production).</Note>

## [7. Cluster Access](/usage/getting-started/07-cluster-access)

Configure kubectl access to your EKS cluster through the bastion host.
<Note>This step is performed for each deployment environment (e.g. staging and production).</Note>

## [8. Deploy Kubernetes Baseline](/usage/getting-started/08-deploy-kubernetes-baseline)

Bootstrap ArgoCD and the infrastructure components it depends on. Once running, ArgoCD takes over and manages all remaining cluster resources.
<Note>This step is performed for each deployment environment (e.g. staging and production).</Note>

## [9. Local Development](/usage/getting-started/09-local-development-setup)

Set up a local Kubernetes environment for development and testing.