How to deploy kubernetes using minikube

How to Deploy Kubernetes Using Minikube on Linux

Minikube is the easiest way to run Kubernetes locally on your Linux machine. It creates a single-node cluster perfect for learning and development.

Prerequisites

• Linux machine with 2GB RAM and 2 CPUs
• Docker or VirtualBox installed
• Terminal access

Step 1: Install Minikube

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

 Step 2: Start Minikube

 # Start with Docker driver (recommended)
minikube start --driver=docker

# Or with more resources
minikube start --driver=docker --memory=4096 --cpus=2

 Step 3: Deploy Your First App

 # Create nginx deployment
kubectl create deployment hello-nginx --image=nginx

# Expose as service
kubectl expose deployment hello-nginx --type=NodePort --port=80

# Get service URL
minikube service hello-nginx --url

 Step 4: Access Kubernetes Dashboard

minikube dashboard

 This opens the Kubernetes web UI in your browser

step 5: Essential Commands

 # View deployments and pods
kubectl get deployments
kubectl get pods

# Scale your app
kubectl scale deployment hello-nginx --replicas=3

# Stop Minikube
minikube stop

# Delete cluster
minikube delete

# View Minikube status
minikube status

 

 Conclusion

You now have Kubernetes running locally! Use Minikube to experiment with deployments, services, and other Kubernetes features. It's perfect for learning before moving to production clusters.

Pro tip: Always run minikube stop when done to save system resources.