Add or remove nodes, datacenters, or clusters

Add nodes to vnode-enabled cluster

Steps to add nodes to a datacenter in an existing vnode-enabled cluster.

Add a datacenter to a cluster using a designated datacenter as a data source

Add a datacenter to an existing cluster using a designated datacenter as a data source.

Replace a dead node or dead seed node

Steps to replace a node that has died for some reason, such as hardware failure.

Replace a running node

Two methods for replacing a node with a new node, such as when updating to newer hardware or performing proactive maintenance.

Move a node from one rack to another

Methods for moving a node from one rack to another.

Decommission a datacenter

Steps to properly remove a datacenter so no information is lost.

Remove a node

Reduce the size of a datacenter.

Change the IP address of a node

Change the IP address of a node.

Switch snitches

Steps for switching snitches.

Chang keyspace replication strategy

Change the replication strategy of a keyspace from SimpleStrategy to NetworkTopologyStrategy.

Migrate or rename a cluster

Migrate or rename without interruption of service.

Add single-token nodes to a cluster

Steps for adding nodes in single-token architecture clusters, not clusters using virtual nodes.

Add a datacenter to a single-token architecture cluster

Steps for adding a datacenter to single-token architecture clusters, not clusters using virtual nodes.

Replace a dead node in a single-token architecture cluster

Steps for replacing nodes in single-token architecture clusters, not vnodes.

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