Install kubectl

Installation on linux/amd64:

curl -LO https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/$(curl -s https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/stable.txt)/bin/linux/amd64/kubectl && chmod +x kubectl && sudo mv kubectl /usr/local/bin/

Installation on macOS:

curl -LO https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/$(curl -s https://storage.googleapis.com/kubernetes-release/release/stable.txt)/bin/darwin/amd64/kubectl && chmod +x kubectl && sudo mv kubectl /usr/local/bin/

For other platforms, consult the upstream kubectl install doc

To verify kubectl availability, try running:

kubectl help

Install minikube

Installation on linux/amd64:

curl -Lo minikube https://storage.googleapis.com/minikube/releases/latest/minikube-linux-amd64 && chmod +x minikube && sudo mv minikube /usr/local/bin/

Installation on macOS:

curl -Lo minikube https://storage.googleapis.com/minikube/releases/latest/minikube-darwin-amd64 && chmod +x minikube && sudo mv minikube /usr/local/bin/

For other platforms, see the minikube release notes

Optionally, customize your cluster's memory or cpu allocation:

minikube config set memory 4096
minikube config set cpus 2

to verify minikube availability:

minikube version

Minikube Basics

minikube provides an easy way to run Kubernetes locally:

minikube start

When you are done, halt the VM to free up system resources:

minikube stop

Need a fresh start? Delete your VM instance with:

minikube delete

Minikube troubleshooting

If your minikube environment does not boot correctly:

1. Minikube requires an OS virtualization back-end
2. Most OSes include some support for virtualization
3. You can use the --vm-driver flag to select a specific virt provider

minikube start --vm-driver=virtualbox

Check the project README for more information about supported virtualization plugins

Install docker

Use your package manager, or download a release from Docker

brew cask install docker
dnf install docker
apt-get install docker

To verify docker availability, run:

docker version

Ready?

kubectl version

Congratulations on completing:

Local Kubernetes Environments with minikube

bit.ly/k8s-minikube

Next Steps

Continue learning with other k8s-workshops:

1. Kubernetes Command-Line Basics with kubectl
   bit.ly/k8s-kubectl
2. Kubernetes Architecture (adapted for minikube)
   bit.ly/k8s-miniarch
3. Local Development with minikube
   bit.ly/k8s-minidev