An automated solution has been developed to set up multi-node CockroachDB clusters, enabling developers to easily experiment with the latest features through a combination of AWS CloudFormation and Kubernetes. AWS CloudFormation uses templates to create a test cluster environment complete with an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud, Auto Scaling group, and a Kubernetes-managed CockroachDB cluster in approximately 15 minutes. The architecture ensures no single points of failure, enhancing data integrity and providing benefits like load balancing and automatic process management. However, the template is designed for testing rather than production, as it is deployed in a single Availability Zone and lacks encrypted data traffic. This setup allows users to explore CockroachDB's capabilities, assess pre-release features, and understand the operations of distributed clusters, with additional resources available, such as load generators and documentation for further guidance. Available on GitHub, the template is part of the Free Fridays initiative, and users should be aware of AWS charges for the resources created.