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minikube

Sets up a local Kubernetes cluster on macOS, Linux, and Windows for application development and supports multiple container runtimes

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+Local Kubernetes ClusterSets up a local Kubernetes cluster on macOS, Linux, and Windows for application development
+Multiple Deployment OptionsProvides flexibility in how developers choose to run minikube, catering to different system configurations and preferences
+Direct API EndpointProvides a direct API endpoint for fast image load and build
+Filesystem MountsAllows seamless integration with local development tools and data
+AddonsOffers addons for easily installed Kubernetes applications
+Multi-Cluster SupportEnables developers to manage multiple isolated Kubernetes environments locally
+NodePortsProvides a crucial networking mechanism for accessing services running within the cluster
+Persistent VolumesEnsures data persistence for stateful applications, which is essential for many real-world deployments
+IngressEnables secure and reliable external access to services running within the cluster
+DashboardProvides a user-friendly interface for monitoring and managing the cluster
+NVIDIA GPU SupportEnabling developers to leverage GPUs on their local machines
+Configure API Server and KubeletAllows configuration of API server and kubelet options via command-line flags
-Single-Node LimitationRuns a single-node Kubernetes cluster, which limits its use for testing multi-node scenarios
-Resource IntensiveCan consume significant system resources, which may affect the performance of other applications on the same machine
-Limited Production UsePrimarily designed for local development and testing, not for production environments
-Complex NetworkingSetting up and managing networking configurations it can be complex and challenging

Platform

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System Requirements

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#Minimum
1
  • x86-64
  • 2 CPUs or more
2
2 GB
3
20 GB
4
  • Docker
  • QEMU
  • Hyperkit
  • Hyper-V
  • KVM
  • Parallels
  • Podman
  • VirtualBox
  • VMware Fusion/Workstation
5
Internet Connection

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Initial Release

30 May 2016