gcloud dataproc clusters create adds --master-machine-types

Introduced 2026-06-30 · score 0.93

HOW TO USE IT

When creating a Dataproc cluster that needs a specified master machine type, pass `--master-machine-types` with one or more `type=<MACHINE_TYPE>` entries and an optional `rank=<RANK>` to `gcloud dataproc clusters create`.

WHY THIS HELPS

Create a Dataproc cluster with the required master machine type.

REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

• <cluster> (required): Cluster ID or fully qualified cluster identifier.
• --region=<region> (required): Region for the cluster.
• --master-machine-types: Machine types for master nodes; defaults to server-specified when omitted.
• type=<MACHINE_TYPE> (required): A machine type to use for master nodes; repeat `type=` to provide alternatives.
• rank=<RANK>: Optional rank value accepted by the flag; the docs do not explain its effect for master nodes.

FIRST-PARTY EVIDENCE

• https://docs.cloud.google.com/sdk/docs/release-notes#57500_2026-06-30
• https://docs.cloud.google.com/sdk/gcloud/reference/dataproc/clusters/create

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