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Kubernetes local environment set up in Mac

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Environment Setup in Mac :

  • kubctl : It is a command line tool that helps to connect to K8S Cluster. Run the following command - 
brew install kubectl
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After installation check the version with the following command -

kubectl version
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  • Hyperkit : Install a Hypervisor 
brew install hyperkit
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See the installations done already using the command -

brew list
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  • Minikube : Minikube is a tool that helps to run K8S Cluster in local machine. It runs Single Node K8S cluster on local machine which eases the process of development. Install - 
brew install minikube
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Verify installation -

minikube version
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Start Minikube(prerequisite - Docker Daemon should be up and running) -

minikube start
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Status of Minikube -

minikube status
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Check the Cluster Information -

kubectl cluster-info
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Check nodes -

kubectl get nodes
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Stop Minikube -

minikube stop
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Delete cluster

minikube delete
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