# Getting started -

Source: https://docs.lambda.ai/private-cloud/managed-kubernetes/getting-started/

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[managed kubernetes](../../../tags/#tag:managed-kubernetes) [private cloud](../../../tags/#tag:private-cloud)

# Getting started

This document explains how to access your Private Cloud cluster's Managed Kubernetes dashboard and walks you through commonly used sections of your cluster dashboard. It also provides guidance for configuring and running workloads on your Private Cloud cluster.

For an overview of your Managed Kubernetes cluster's default specifications and configuration, see the [Managed Kubernetes overview](../) for Private Cloud.

## Establishing a secure connection to your cluster

Your cluster uses Fortigate, Fortinet's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), to protect your network and provide remote access services. To access your cluster from your local computer:

Note

These steps assume you're running Linux on your local machine. If you use FortiClient VPN on macOS and Windows, the steps might differ slightly.