Kubernetes Home Lab

This repository documents my journey in creating a new Kubernetes home lab from scratch. Unlike my previous project, where I set up a server running Proxmox, Docker, and other services without thorough documentation, this project will focus on clear and detailed documentation of each step, from setup to deployment.

🔧 Hardware and Existing Setup

• Existing Server: Running Proxmox, Docker, and other services for general virtualization and containerized workloads.
• New Project: This Kubernetes home lab is a fresh initiative built alongside my existing setup.
• Additional Hardware:
  • Router: ROG Rapture GT-AC5300
  • Server: Precision 3460 (i7 12th Gen)
  • Additional Node: Intel NUC (i7)
  • Storage: Synology DS415+
  • Internet: Fiber (ISP modem)
  • UPS: Uninterruptible Power Supply for power management

Hardware Setup Images

Intel NUC

PC and UPS

Router and NAS

🛠️ Features and Goals

• New Documentation Approach: This project will include detailed documentation of every step, improving on my earlier Proxmox and Docker setup, which lacked sufficient documentation.
• Multi-Node Kubernetes Cluster:
  • Control plane on a dedicated server
  • Worker node on Intel NUC
• Persistent Storage: Leveraging Synology NAS with NFS.
• Application Deployment: Containerized apps using Kubernetes manifests.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Automated deployments using GitHub Actions.
• Cluster Monitoring: Integration of Prometheus and Grafana for real-time metrics.

📁 Repository Structure

• docs/: Documentation for setup and deployment
• manifests/: Kubernetes manifests for applications
• scripts/: Automation scripts for setup and maintenance
• Pics/: Visuals of the hardware setup and screenshots

🚀 Getting Started

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the docs folder to set up your own Kubernetes home lab.

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Stay tuned for more updates as I document my journey!