Install Tools
kubectl
The Kubernetes command-line tool,kubectl, allowsyou to run commands against Kubernetes clusters.You can use kubectl to deploy applications, inspect and manage cluster resources,and view logs. For more information including a complete list of kubectl operations, see thekubectl reference documentation.
kubectl is installable on a variety of Linux platforms, macOS and Windows.Find your preferred operating system below.
kind
kind lets you run Kubernetes onyour local computer. This tool requires that you have eitherDocker orPodman installed.
The kindQuick Start pageshows you what you need to do to get up and running with kind.
minikube
Likekind,minikube is a tool that lets you run Kuberneteslocally.minikube runs an all-in-one or a multi-node local Kubernetes cluster on your personalcomputer (including Windows, macOS and Linux PCs) so that you can try outKubernetes, or for daily development work.
You can follow the officialGet Started! guide if your focus ison getting the tool installed.
View minikube Get Started! Guide
Once you haveminikube working, you can use it torun a sample application.
kubeadm
You can use thekubeadm tool to create and manage Kubernetes clusters.It performs the actions necessary to get a minimum viable, secure cluster up and running in a user friendly way.
Installing kubeadm shows you how to install kubeadm.Once installed, you can use it tocreate a cluster.