Kubernetes
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Best Kubernetes Distributions for Home Lab Enthusiasts in 2025
Kubernetes is THE tool to learn for running containers. You can use it in the home lab, and certainly in production and cloud environments. If you are looking at getting into Kubernetes in the home lab environment, which is the…
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Can You Run a Kubernetes Cluster on a Mini PC?
By in large, most are running home labs on mini PCs these days. They are just so powerful, cheap, and easy to come by from many different manufacturers, they have become the goto platform. However, can you run a Kubernetes…
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The Best Kubernetes Storage CSI Providers for Home Lab Enthusiasts
I have been experimenting and trying various Kubernetes Storage CSI providers over the past few months and I wanted to compile and give you a breakdown of my thoughts on each of them, their strengths and weaknesses and what each…
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Install Microk8s: Ultimate Beginners Configuration Guide
Microk8s is one of the coolest small Kubernetes distros you can play around with and it is not just for playing around, it is actually built for running production workloads in the cloud. But, it can also serve as the…
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Minikube vs K3s: Pros and Cons for DevOps and Developers
Kubernetes is a must-have skill for developers and DevOps professionals in 2025 and beyond. It has become the go-to solution for running containers with high availability. Many developers and DevOps teams start by setting up a local Kubernetes cluster for…
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Kubernetes Home Lab: Ultimate Guide for 2025!
Kubernetes can seem intimidating to get started with, but like any technology, the more you work with it and learn how it operates, the more confident you’ll feel using it in production. One of the best ways to get comfortable…
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K9s Tool Alternative for Managing Kubernetes
When managing Kubernetes, having the right tool for the job is key and there are many great tools out there. One tool that many use for managing Kubernetes from the command line is K9s. However, if you are looking for…
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Aptakube is the Best Lens Alternative Right Now
I am a big nerd when it comes to trying out different tools and new utilities for managing things. I think all of us in IT and DevOps are guilty of always looking for something better and the “next big…
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Kube node metrics with Netdata Kubernetes monitoring
If you are running a Kubernetes cluster, you will no doubt agree that monitoring is pretty high on the list of things you need to do to make sure things are healthy and happy in the cluster. I have written…
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FluxCD How to Modify Kustomize Image Tag
One of the coolest things that you can do with FluxCD and using Flux for GitOps is modifying your Kustomize image tag so that you can keep your pods updated with the latest releases. Let’s take a look at FluxCD…
