{"id":2557,"date":"2022-01-30T10:45:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-23T18:02:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-kubernetes-with-minikube-on-ubuntu-20-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-kubernetes-with-minikube-on-ubuntu-20-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 Kubernetes with Minikube on Ubuntu 20.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<article>\n<p>Kubernetes is a powerful platform for container orchestration, enabling developers to manage containerized applications across multiple hosts. Minikube is a lightweight Kubernetes implementation that lets you run Kubernetes clusters on a local machine. In this guide, we will walk through the steps to install and set up Kubernetes with Minikube on Ubuntu 20.04. If you\u2019re using a , Minikube can also be installed in a virtualized environment on Windows-based systems.<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>Before starting, ensure that you have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Ubuntu 20.04 server or desktop with root or sudo access.<\/li>\n<li>At least 2GB of RAM and 2 CPUs for Minikube to run smoothly.<\/li>\n<li>Virtualization enabled on your system (for VirtualBox or KVM).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re using  or <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a>, you can create a similar Kubernetes setup in a virtualized Windows VPSenvironment.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Install Virtualization Software<\/h2>\n<p>Minikube requires a hypervisor to run virtual machines. On Ubuntu, you can use either VirtualBox or KVM. Install VirtualBox with the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install virtualbox -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>If you prefer KVM, you can install it using:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install qemu-kvm libvirt-daemon-system libvirt-clients bridge-utils -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Ensure virtualization is enabled on your machine by checking with:<\/p>\n<pre><code>egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' \/proc\/cpuinfo<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>If the output is greater than zero, virtualization is supported.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: Install Minikube<\/h2>\n<p>To install Minikube, first download the Minikube binary:<\/p>\n<pre><code>curl -LO https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/minikube\/releases\/latest\/minikube-linux-amd64<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Make the binary executable and move it to your PATH:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo install minikube-linux-amd64 \/usr\/local\/bin\/minikube<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Verify the installation:<\/p>\n<pre><code>minikube version<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 3: Install kubectl<\/h2>\n<p>Kubernetes uses <code>kubectl<\/code> to manage clusters. Install <code>kubectl<\/code> with the following commands:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install -y apt-transport-https\r\ncurl -s https:\/\/packages.cloud.google.com\/apt\/doc\/apt-key.gpg | sudo apt-key add -\r\nsudo sh -c 'echo \"deb https:\/\/apt.kubernetes.io\/ kubernetes-xenial main\" &gt; \/etc\/apt\/sources.list.d\/kubernetes.list'\r\nsudo apt update\r\nsudo apt install -y kubectl<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 4: Start Minikube<\/h2>\n<p>With Minikube and kubectl installed, you can now start Minikube using VirtualBox as the driver:<\/p>\n<pre><code>minikube start --driver=virtualbox<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>If you&#8217;re using KVM, run:<\/p>\n<pre><code>minikube start --driver=kvm2<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>This command will start Minikube and configure a local Kubernetes cluster. You can check the status of the cluster with:<\/p>\n<pre><code>minikube status<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Step 5: Interact with Kubernetes<\/h2>\n<p>Now that your Minikube cluster is running, you can interact with it using <code>kubectl<\/code>. For example, to view the nodes in your cluster, run:<\/p>\n<pre><code>kubectl get nodes<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>You should see the Minikube node listed as &#8220;Ready.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Step 6: Deploy an Application on Minikube<\/h2>\n<p>To test your Kubernetes cluster, deploy a sample application. For example, deploy an NGINX server with the following command:<\/p>\n<pre><code>kubectl create deployment nginx --image=nginx<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Expose the NGINX deployment to make it accessible from outside the cluster:<\/p>\n<pre><code>kubectl expose deployment nginx --type=NodePort --port=80<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Find the IP address of the Minikube cluster and the port number:<\/p>\n<pre><code>minikube service nginx --url<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Visit the displayed URL in your browser to see the running NGINX application.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 7: Stop Minikube<\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re done, you can stop the Minikube cluster with:<\/p>\n<pre><code>minikube stop<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>To delete the cluster entirely, run:<\/p>\n<pre><code>minikube delete<\/code><\/pre>\n<h2>Benefits of Hosting Kubernetes on a VPS<\/h2>\n<p>Hosting Kubernetes clusters on a  or a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">virtual private server hosting Windows<\/a> allows you to build, test, and deploy containerized applications in a scalable environment. Whether you&#8217;re using a <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">UK Windows VPS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Microsoft SQL VPS Windows<\/a>, Minikube provides an excellent tool for local Kubernetes development and testing.<\/p>\n<p>For more robust deployments, consider using <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS<\/a> to scale up your Kubernetes infrastructure, ensuring higher availability and more control over resource allocation.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Minikube is a great tool for developers looking to experiment with Kubernetes on their local machines or on a VPS. By following this guide, you can install and configure Minikube on Ubuntu 20.04 and start building Kubernetes-based applications. For more robust solutions, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> for running production Kubernetes clusters with dedicated resources and scalable infrastructure.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2024 VPS Hosting Solutions<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. 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