How do I launch your first cluster?

# Step 2: Launch Your First Cluster Start a local Kubernetes cluster with Minikube. ```bash minikube start ``` This creates a single-node cluster. Verify: ```bash kubectl get nodes kubectl cluster-info ``` Explore dashboard: ```bash minikube dashboard ``` Reference: [Kubernetes Basics - Create Cluster](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tutorials/kubernetes-basics/create-cluster/cluster-intro/) 32 and [Hello Minikube](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tutorials/hello-minikube). 80

How do I deploy your first application?

# Step 3: Deploy Your First Application Deploy a simple NGINX app: ```bash kubectl create deployment nginx --image=nginx kubectl expose deployment nginx --port=80 --type=NodePort ``` List resources: ```bash kubectl get deployments kubectl get pods kubectl get services ``` Reference: [Kubernetes Basics Modules](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tutorials/kubernetes-basics/). 88

How do I access and explore your app?

# Step 4: Access and Explore Your App Access the app: ```bash minikube service nginx ``` This opens browser to NodePort. Explore: - Logs: `kubectl logs ` - Exec: `kubectl exec -it -- /bin/bash` - Edit: `kubectl edit deployment nginx` Reference: [Explore your app](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tutorials/kubernetes-basics/explore/explore-intro/).

How do I scale, update, and practice more?

# Step 5: Scale, Update, and Practice More Scale: ```bash kubectl scale deployment nginx --replicas=3 ``` Update image: ```bash kubectl set image deployment/nginx nginx=nginx:1.16 kubectl rollout status deployment/nginx ``` Cleanup: ```bash kubectl delete service nginx kubectl delete deployment nginx minikube delete ``` Next: Follow full [Kubernetes Basics](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tutorials/kubernetes-basics/) (scale, update modules). 1

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Q: How do I install tools and prerequisites?

# Step 1: Install Tools and Prerequisites Kubernetes requires specific tools for local development. Focus on **Docker** (for containers), **kubectl** (CLI), and **Minikube** (local cluster). ## Prerequisites - Docker Desktop: [Install Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/) ## Install kubectl ```bash curl -LO "https://dl.k8s.io/release/$(curl -L -s https://dl.k8s.io/release/stable.txt)/bin/linux/amd64/kubectl" chmod +x kubectl sudo mv kubectl /usr/local/bin/ ``` (Adapt for macOS/Windows via [official docs](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl/)) ## Install Minikube ```bash curl -LO https://storage.googleapis.com/minikube/releases/latest/minikube-linux-amd64 sudo install minikube-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/minikube ``` See [Minikube start](https://minikube.sigs.k8s.io/docs/start/) for your OS. 78 79 Verify: `docker --version`, `kubectl version --client`, `minikube version`.

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Step 1: Install Tools and Prerequisites

Kubernetes requires specific tools for local development. Focus on Docker (for containers), kubectl (CLI), and Minikube (local cluster).

Prerequisites

Docker Desktop: Install Docker

Install kubectl

curl -LO "https://dl.k8s.io/release/$(curl -L -s https://dl.k8s.io/release/stable.txt)/bin/linux/amd64/kubectl"
chmod +x kubectl
sudo mv kubectl /usr/local/bin/

(Adapt for macOS/Windows via official docs)

Install Minikube

curl -LO https://storage.googleapis.com/minikube/releases/latest/minikube-linux-amd64
sudo install minikube-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/minikube

See Minikube start for your OS.Verify: docker --version, kubectl version --client, minikube version.

Why this step matters:

-Builds the foundation for hands-on practice without cloud costs
-Enables local experimentation essential for understanding orchestration

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Docker, kubectl, Minikube, Terminal/Bash

Definition of Done

•Docker, kubectl, and Minikube installed and verified
•Can run `kubectl version --client` successfully

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Skipping Docker installation

→Install Docker first as Minikube driver depends on it

❌ Wrong architecture binary download

→Check OS/arch at official install pages

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