Welcome to the first lesson of our series on building a production-ready Kubernetes cluster from scratch using Raspberry Pi devices! In this lesson, we’ll provide an overview of the course, its structure, and what you can expect to learn. You’ll see how this course will guide you through the process of setting up a high-availability Kubernetes cluster at home, and how the skills you gain can be applied to real-world scenarios, from personal projects to professional environments.

What You Will Learn in This Course

By following along with this series, you will:

  • Assemble the necessary hardware and configure your Raspberry Pi devices.
  • Set up a high-availability Kubernetes control plane with multiple nodes.
  • Deploy and manage persistent storage, container images, and data across the cluster.
  • Apply best practices for securing your Kubernetes environment, including monitoring, logging, and disaster recovery.
  • Test the resilience of your cluster, ensuring it can handle failures and recover effectively.

Course Structure

The course is structured into several sections, each containing focused lessons to help you build your Kubernetes cluster step-by-step.

You can find the full list of lessons in the series in the guide overview.

How to Get the Most Out of This Course

To make the most of your learning experience:

  • Follow along with each lesson in order to build your cluster step-by-step.
  • Engage actively with hands-on exercises and try out the examples provided.
  • Stay curious and experiment with your setup; don’t be afraid to explore additional Kubernetes features.
  • Connect with me if you have any questions or want to share your progress — I’m excited to hear about your journey!

Disclaimer

This course is designed for educational purposes only. The author is not liable for any damages or losses in connection with the content or the use of this course. If you have any questions or concerns, or encountered wrong information, please contact the author at feedback@philprime.dev.

Lesson Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed this lesson and you can now continue with the next one.