Install Kubernetes Locally#

Danger

Do NOT install Docker Desktop on your dev dox

Optional Local Setup

This lab shows you how to setup Docker with Kubernetes on your own machine. Running Kubernetes locally will consume a lot of system resources. It’s recommended that you stop Docker Desktop when it’s not in use. This is a good way to debug your containers but is optional.

These instructions are for local installations on a Mac or Windows using Docker Desktop:

  1. Deploy Kubernetes on Docker Desktop

If you’re using a VM for development this doesn’t apply to you. Use the instructions to install Microk8s on Ubuntu instead.