202310021729022 K8s Minikube

Recommendation for learning: -  2 CPU cores (or virtual CPUs) at a minimum - at least 2 GB of RAM memory (with 4 - 8 GB of RAM recommended for optimal usage) - 20+ GB of disk storage space - The Kubernetes nodes are expected to access the internet as well, for software updates, container image downloads, and for client accessibility. - VT-x/AMD-v virtualization must be enabled on the local workstation, and/or verify if it is supported. - Type-2 Hypervisor or Container Runtime

Minikube documentation Kubernetes documentation

Installation

Minikube installation!

minikube start 

minikube status

minikube stop

minikube profile list

Start with options

minikube start --driver=virtualbox --nodes=3 --disk-size=10g \  
  --cpus=2 --memory=4g --kubernetes-version=v1.25.1 --cni=calico \
  --container-runtime=cri-o -p multivbox

Stop concrete cluster

minikube stop -p minibox

minikube node list

minikube ip

minikube delete -p minibox

More commands here Minikube command line reference.

References

1. LinuxFoundationX LFS158x.1. Chapter 6. Minikube - Installing Local Kubernetes Clusters