# Configuration Introduction

> Learn about intital configurations for CubeCOS deployments

This section provides guidance for configuring CubeCOS after installation. Configuration ensures that all cluster components — compute, network, storage, and control services are properly initialized and aligned with your deployment requirements.

To ensure a successful and stable CubeCOS deployment, complete the following configuration steps:

1. **Network Configuration**: Determine network requirements, configure physical interfaces, assign static IP addresses, and define DNS and routing parameters to ensure proper cluster communication and service availability.
2. **Node Roles:** Define the role of each node (e.g., control, compute, storage) to establish the logical structure of the cluster.
3. **High Availability**: Configure clustering and failover mechanisms to enable high availability and service resilience.
4. **System Tuning**: Apply performance tuning settings to optimize system behavior based on your workload requirements.

## Prerequisites {#prerequisites}