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

> ## Agent Instructions
> Use the documentation index to find relevant pages, then read the linked Markdown before answering and cite the source URL.
> Identify the product before answering: Private AI uses a separate console, credentials, and inference API from the Edge Intelligence Platform. Do not apply instructions from one product to the other.
> Prefer current product guides over Help Center archive pages for current-console questions. Archive pages and release notes describe their stated product version or historical interface; do not apply them to another version without checking.
> Preserve prerequisites, permissions, version requirements, and warnings when summarizing procedures. Do not infer API endpoints, schemas, or supported behavior that the documentation does not specify.

# Nodes Overview

> Understand, onboard, inspect, configure, and operate nodes in the infrastructure service.

A node is an edge compute resource managed by Edge Infrastructure Services. It usually represents physical hardware running EVE-OS, but the docs use **Nodes** as the product term because that is the route and navigation model in the new console.

## Where Nodes Fit

Nodes are the execution layer for managed edge workloads.

| Related object | How it relates to a node |
| - | - |
| Project | A node belongs to one project. Project policy can affect node behavior, including configuration locking. |
| EVE-OS | EVE-OS runs on the device and connects the node to Edge Infrastructure Services. |
| Application | Applications run on nodes after they are deployed. |
| Virtual Network | Virtual Networks connect Applications to node adapters and external networks. |
| Volume | Volumes provide persistent storage used by Applications on nodes. |
| Cluster | Clusters group multiple nodes for cluster-level placement and availability workflows. |

Clusters are separate from Nodes. Use [Clusters](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/node-clusters.md) for cluster creation, membership, failover, and cluster-level operations.

## Contextual Create Action

The new console uses a contextual **+** action instead of a page-specific create button label. The **+** creates the resource for the list you are currently viewing. On **Infrastructure > Fleet > Nodes**, it starts node onboarding. On another list, such as Networks, the same pattern creates that resource instead.

![Contextual plus create action in the lower-right corner of a list page.](https://mintcdn.com/zededa/nH470gZ2VKSQBZu8/assets/new-ui/nodes/contextual-plus-action.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=nH470gZ2VKSQBZu8\&q=85\&s=a823cfcf9bd8ef05a21f7f8e8f369f23)

## Start With Nodes

> [card] [Onboard nodes](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/nodes/onboard-nodes.md)
>
> Add a node using Single-Use Installer, Onboarding Key, or Certificate.

> [card] [Node status and health](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/nodes/node-status-and-health.md)
>
> Read status, admin state, utilization, configuration state, and readiness signals.

> [card] [Node details](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/nodes/node-details.md)
>
> Understand the Overview, Details, Workloads, Adapters, and Storage tabs.

> [card] [Configure node adapters](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/nodes/configure-node-adapters.md)
>
> Work with NICs, VLANs, LAGs, IO Adapters, and adapter topology.

> [card] [Manage node lifecycle](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/nodes/manage-node-lifecycle.md)
>
> Activate, deactivate, reboot, power off, off-board, delete, and download Edge Sync config.

> [card] [Update EVE-OS](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/nodes/update-eve-os-on-nodes.md)
>
> Update the EVE-OS image on a single node from the row or detail action menu.

> [card] [Configuration locking](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/nodes/configuration-locking.md)
>
> Pause automatic configuration propagation and inspect queued configuration changes.

> [card] [Enable offline mode](https://zededa.mintlify.site/new-ui/infrastructure-services/nodes/enable-offline-mode.md)
>
> Configure a node to run applications without cloud connectivity using ZCLI.

## List View

Open **Infrastructure > Fleet > Nodes**. The list supports fleet scanning and operations:

* Search and filter nodes by status, architecture, project, and tags.
* Choose visible columns such as Name, Status, Applications, EVE-OS Version, Location, Project, Serial Number, Hardware Model, Created, and Tags.
* Switch between table and card-style views.
* Select one or more nodes for supported bulk actions.
* Open a node detail page by selecting the node name.
* Use the row action menu for common operations.

The default list emphasizes operational scannability: name, status, project, application count, EVE-OS version, and location.

## Detail View

Select a node to open the detail page. The page includes:

* A status header with current state, application count, and uptime when available.
* Utility actions for events, configuration status, configuration, and lifecycle operations.
* Tabs for **Overview**, **Details**, **Workloads**, **Adapters**, and **Storage**.
* A configuration overlay opened by **Configure node**.

## Source Coverage

This New UI section covers node overview, onboarding, node management, configuration locking, EVE-OS updates, and offline mode configuration. A future CLI or advanced operations area will cover direct command-based configuration updates beyond offline mode.