Hey everyone! I'm looking to tackle Kubernetes the Hard Way (check it out here: https://github.com/kelseyhightower/kubernetes-the-hard-way) and would love to hear from anyone who's already gone through that process. How did you set it up, did you do it locally or in the cloud? I was thinking about doing it locally but I'm worried that my Asus S15 OLED might not meet the hardware requirements. Also, do you think this is still a worthwhile approach in 2025 for really grasping Kubernetes, or are there better resources now? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
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I totally feel your pain with K8s complexity! I found that using some abstraction layers like ClawCloud Run helped a lot. It's got a simple CLI for most tasks but still lets you dig into raw `kubectl` when you need to. As for 'Kubernetes the Hard Way,' if your local machine isn't cutting it, I suggest trying a cloud setup. And yes, even in 2025, mastering K8s through this method is super beneficial. Good luck with it!
I haven't done it myself, but there are tons of blogs and experiences shared online. You should check the prerequisites section—it's pretty straightforward to see if your setup can handle it. That might help you decide if your laptop's up to the challenge!
It really depends on what you’re aiming for. Going through with it is a solid experience, but I wouldn’t recommend it as your first step. You’ll learn a ton about what's happening under the hood by manually installing everything and managing certs. But after that, most people lean toward kubeadm or a managed solution for clusters. I’d suggest looking into CKA training materials—they're great for theory and practical learning without all the manual cluster setups.
Totally agree! I was overwhelmed by K8s at first until I started using abstraction layers like ClawCloud Run. It really struck a balance for our team with a straightforward CLI and raw `kubectl` when needed.