Setting Up a Single-Node Kubernetes Cluster on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
1. Introduction Kubernetes is a powerful open-source platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Primarily useful for large-scale distributed systems, it can also be deployed on a single node for development and testing purposes. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of installing and configuring a single-node Kubernetes cluster on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. 2. Prerequisites A machine with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (recommended minimum 2 CPUs, 2GB RAM, 20GB storage) Root or sudo privileges Internet connectivity 3. Installation Procedure 3.1 Update the System and Install Prerequisite Packages First, let’s update your system to the latest state and install some essential base packages. ...