How to Install Kubernetes on Windows 10

Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. In this tutorial, we will be installing Kubernetes on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, please ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (64-bit)
• Hyper-V enabled
• Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) enabled
• Docker Desktop for Windows

Install Kubernetes on Windows 10

1. Download kubectl for Windows from the official website.

2. Extract the contents of the downloaded archive to a folder, for example, C:\kubectl.

3. Add the folder to your system's PATH environment variable. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and enter the following command:

   setx /M PATH "%PATH%;C:\kubectl"
   

4. Open Docker Desktop and go to Settings > Kubernetes. Select the checkbox next to "Enable Kubernetes" and click "Apply".

5. Wait for Docker Desktop to download the Kubernetes images and start the Kubernetes cluster.

6. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell and enter the following command to check if Kubernetes is running:

   kubectl cluster-info
   

   If the output shows the Kubernetes control plane and API endpoints, then Kubernetes is up and running.

Congratulations, you have now successfully installed Kubernetes on Windows 10!

Conclusion

Kubernetes is a powerful tool that enables you to manage and scale your containerized applications with ease. By following this tutorial, you have learned how to install Kubernetes on Windows 10. You can now use Kubernetes to deploy, manage, and scale your containerized applications.

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