Kubernetes Workshop — Preparation Instructions

ℹ️ Read carefully!

During the workshop for practical exercises, you'll need to use your own computer in combination with cloud resources. Please, install the recommended tools and make sure that you pass the self-check tests.

Tools

Any operating system is allowed, but some installation variations may apply. The following software needs to be installed locally on your computer:

Git

Available through package managers or Git for Windows installer.

ℹ️ If you never used Git before, it is recommended to watch the introductory videos: Git for poets.

Docker

27.+

Available through package managers or Docker Desktop for MacOS and Windows.

⚠️ If there are problems installing Docker, a remote Docker host will be provided during the workshop.

Kubectl

1.35+

Download the binary for your platform and put it on your PATH

Helm

4.x / 3.16+

Download the binary for your platform and put it on your PATH

Lens IDE

(optional) K8s Lens IDE — follow installation instructions (you will need to create a free account)

K9S

(optional) Terminal-based UI for Kubernetes — follow installation instructions

Self-check

Essential tools

Check that Git is working from your command line, and you can clone a project from GitLab e.g.:

git --version
git clone https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/examples/npm-install

Container & orchestration tools

Check that Docker, Kubectl, and Helm are installed and working from your command line:

docker version
kubectl version --client
helm version