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Get Kubernetes
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In order to do the other labs and exercises, we need a Kubernetes cluster
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Here are some free options:
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Docker Desktop
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Minikube
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You can also get a managed cluster (but this costs some money)
Recommendation 1: Docker Desktop
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If you are already using Docker Desktop, use it for Kubernetes
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If you are running MacOS, install Docker Desktop
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you will need a post-2010 Mac
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you will need macOS Sierra 10.12 or later
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If you are running Windows 10, install Docker Desktop
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you will need Windows 10 64 bits Pro, Enterprise, or Education
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virtualization needs to be enabled in your BIOS
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Then enable Kubernetes if it's not already on
Recommendation 2: Minikube
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In some scenarios, you can't use Docker Desktop:
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if you run Linux
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if you are running an unsupported version of Windows
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You might also want to install Minikube for other reasons
(there are more tutorials and instructions out there for Minikube)
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Minikube installation is a bit more complex
(depending on which hypervisor and OS you are using)
Minikube installation details
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Minikube typically runs in a local virtual machine
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It supports multiple hypervisors:
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VirtualBox (Linux, Mac, Windows)
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HyperV (Windows)
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HyperKit, VMware (Mac)
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KVM (Linux)
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Check the documentation for details relevant to your setup
Recommendation 3: hosted cluster
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You can also get your own hosted cluster
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This will cost a little bit of money
(unless you have free hosting credits)
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Setup will vary depending on the provider, platform, etc.