Initializes the cluster using default settings (e.g., automatically determines the API server advertise address, uses default pod and service CIDRs).

This is a common requirement when setting up a Cluster Network Interface (CNI) like Calico or Flannel, as they need a specific IP range for Pods.

Explicitly tells the API server what IP address to advertise to the other nodes. Useful in multi-homed environments.

Uses a detailed YAML configuration file for complex or advanced setups, providing greater control over every component.

Runs the initialization process without making any changes, useful for checking if all pre-requisites are met and viewing the configuration output.