How to : Create a Kubernetes Cluster

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Creating a Production Grade Cluster : KOPS on EKS 

Using kops to create production-grade Kubernetes clusters involves a series of steps to set up infrastructure, configure the cluster, and manage its components. Here's a general guide on how to use kops to create a production-grade Kubernetes cluster on AWS:


Install kops and kubectl:

Start by installing the kops CLI tool and kubectl (Kubernetes command-line tool) on your local machine.


Configure AWS Credentials:

Make sure you have AWS credentials configured on your machine either through environment variables or using an AWS credentials file.


Create an S3 Bucket:

kops stores cluster configuration and state in an S3 bucket. Create an S3 bucket for your cluster's configuration and specify its name when creating the cluster.


Create a Route 53 DNS Zone:

kops requires a DNS zone in Route 53 for the cluster. Create a DNS zone for your cluster's domain name.


Create a Cluster Configuration:

Generate a kops cluster configuration YAML file, specifying details like cluster name, node count, instance types, and more. This configuration defines how the cluster will be created.


Edit the Cluster Configuration:

Customize the generated cluster configuration file as needed. Adjust parameters such as networking, Kubernetes version, node sizes, and add-ons.


Create the Cluster:

Use the kops CLI to create the cluster, specifying the S3 bucket and DNS zone you've created:


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kops create cluster --name=<cluster-name> --state=s3://<s3-bucket-name> --zones=<availability-zones> --node-count=<number-of-nodes>

Validate the Cluster Configuration:

Validate the cluster configuration before applying it:


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kops validate cluster --name=<cluster-name> --state=s3://<s3-bucket-name>

Apply the Cluster Configuration:

Once the configuration is validated, apply it to create the cluster resources:


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kops update cluster --name=<cluster-name> --state=s3://<s3-bucket-name> --yes

Monitor and Manage the Cluster:

Use kops and kubectl to monitor, manage, and interact with your Kubernetes cluster. You can scale the cluster, upgrade Kubernetes versions, manage node groups, and more.


Delete the Cluster:

When you're done with the cluster, you can delete it:


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kops delete cluster --name=<cluster-name> --state=s3://<s3-bucket-name> --yes

Please note that this is a simplified overview, and the actual steps may vary based on your specific requirements and the evolving features of kops. Be sure to refer to the official kops documentation and AWS best practices for creating and managing Kubernetes clusters on AWS.


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kops cluster configuration YAML file 


Here's a sample kops cluster configuration YAML file that you can use as a starting point. This example covers some basic configurations, but you can customize it further to suit your specific requirements.


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apiVersion: kops.k8s.io/v1alpha2

kind: Cluster

metadata:

  name: example-cluster.k8s.local

spec:

  # Set the desired Kubernetes version

  kubernetesVersion: 1.21.5

  # Configure networking

  networking:

    # Use the Amazon VPC CNI plugin

    amazonVpcCni: true

    # Set the CIDR ranges for the VPC and pods

    vpc:

      cidr: 10.0.0.0/16

    serviceIPv4CIDR: 100.64.0.0/24

    podIPv4CIDR: 100.96.0.0/16

  # Set the availability zones

  availabilityZones:

    - us-west-2a

    - us-west-2b

    - us-west-2c

  # Define the node instance group(s)

  nodeGroups:

    - name: ng-default

      minSize: 2

      maxSize: 5

      instances: m5.large

      # Use spot instances

      spot: true

      # Set additional labels and taints for the nodes

      labels:

        foo: bar

      taints:

        key: value:NoSchedule

  # Specify the SSH public key for nodes

  sshPublicKey: ssh-rsa AAAA...

In this example:


The cluster name is set to example-cluster.k8s.local.

The desired Kubernetes version is set to 1.21.5.

Amazon VPC CNI plugin is used for networking.

The VPC CIDR range is 10.0.0.0/16, and service and pod CIDR ranges are configured.

The cluster spans three availability zones in the us-west-2 region.

A node group named ng-default is defined with a minimum of 2 instances and a maximum of 5 instances. Spot instances are used, and additional labels and a taint are applied to the nodes.

An SSH public key is provided for node access.

Remember to replace placeholders (e.g., public SSH key) with your actual values. This is just a basic example, and you can explore more advanced configurations, such as using different instance types, setting up autoscaling, and enabling additional features.


For detailed information on all available options, consult the official kops documentation: https://kops.sigs.k8s.io/getting_started/aws/. Always ensure you're using the latest documentation and best practices.


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