Minikube is a tool that makes it easy to run Kubernetes locally. It runs a single-node Kubernetes cluster inside a virtual machine (VM) on your laptop for users looking to try out Kubernetes or develop with it day-to-day.

• Single-node Cluster: Minikube runs a single-node Kubernetes cluster, which is ideal for development and testing.
• Virtual Machine: Minikube uses a VM to run the Kubernetes cluster, which can be managed using various hypervisors like VirtualBox, VMware, Hyper-V, etc.
• Local Development: Minikube is designed for local development and testing, not for production use.

• Virtualization: Ensure that your system supports virtualization and that it is enabled in the BIOS.
• Hypervisor: Install a hypervisor like VirtualBox, VMware, or Hyper-V.

1. Download Minikube:

   • For Windows:

     choco install minikube
     

   • For macOS:

     brew install minikube
     

   • For Linux:

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

2. Start Minikube:

   minikube start
   

3. Verify Installation:

   kubectl get nodes
   

To start Minikube, simply run:

To stop the Minikube cluster:

To delete the Minikube cluster:

Minikube provides a simple way to access the Kubernetes dashboard:

You can use kubectl to interact with your Minikube cluster. For example, to create a deployment:

To expose the deployment:

To get the URL for the service:

1. Create a Deployment:

   kubectl create deployment hello-minikube --image=k8s.gcr.io/echoserver:1.4
   

2. Expose the Deployment:

   kubectl expose deployment hello-minikube --type=NodePort --port=8080
   

3. Get the URL for the Service:

   minikube service hello-minikube --url
   

4. Access the Application: Open the URL provided by the previous command in your web browser to see the application running.

1. Create a Deployment:

   kubectl create deployment sample-app --image=nginx
   

2. Expose the Deployment:

   kubectl expose deployment sample-app --type=NodePort --port=80
   

3. Get the URL for the Service:

   minikube service sample-app --url
   

4. Access the Application: Open the URL provided by the previous command in your web browser to see the Nginx welcome page.

1. Create a Deployment:

   kubectl create deployment sample-app --image=nginx
   

2. Expose the Deployment:

   kubectl expose deployment sample-app --type=NodePort --port=80
   

3. Get the URL for the Service:

   minikube service sample-app --url
   

4. Access the Application: Open the URL provided by the previous command in your web browser to see the Nginx welcome page.

• Virtualization Not Enabled: Ensure that virtualization is enabled in your BIOS settings.
• Hypervisor Issues: Make sure you have a compatible hypervisor installed and running.
• Resource Allocation: Minikube can consume significant resources. Ensure your system has enough CPU and memory allocated to the VM.

Minikube is a powerful tool for local Kubernetes development and testing. It allows you to quickly spin up a Kubernetes cluster on your local machine, making it easier to develop and test your applications. By understanding how to install, start, and interact with Minikube, you can leverage its capabilities to enhance your Kubernetes development workflow.