Complete Guide: Setting Up a Kubernetes Cluster from Scratch
Setting up a Kubernetes cluster can seem like a daunting task, but with the right tools and a step-by-step approach, it becomes manageable. This guide will take you through the process of setting up a Kubernetes cluster using Oracle VirtualBox for virtual machines. I'll cover everything from hardware requirements to installing Kubernetes and configuring it with Calico networking. Specifically, I'll use two Oracle VirtualBox virtual machines: one for the control plane node and the other for the worker node. Part 1: Hardware and Virtual Machine Setup Software Requirements - Oracle VirtualBox: A powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product. - ISO image of a Linux distribution (Ubuntu Budgie 22.04.2 LTS 64bit). Setting Up Virtual Machines Install Oracle VirtualBox Download and install Oracle VirtualBox from the official website. Create Virtual Machines I'll create two virtual machines (VMs) - one for the control plane node and one for the worker node. Control Plane Nod...