Launch Your First Kubernetes Pod

Introduction

In this challenge, you will be tasked with demonstrating your ability to deploy a basic web service in a local Kubernetes environment. You will be required to create and manage a simple pod using Minikube, a tool for running Kubernetes locally. The goal is to test your skills in creating a pod, verifying its deployment, and ensuring the pod is running the correct image and in the desired state.

This is a Challenge, which differs from a Guided Lab in that you need to try to complete the challenge task independently, rather than following the steps of a lab to learn. Challenges are usually a bit difficult. If you find it difficult, you can discuss with Labby or check the solution. Historical data shows that this is a beginner level challenge with a 98% pass rate. It has received a 100% positive review rate from learners.

Deploy Nginx Pod

As a new cloud engineer, you've been tasked with demonstrating your ability to deploy a basic web service in a local Kubernetes environment. This challenge will test your skills in creating and managing a simple pod using Minikube.

Tasks

Create a pod named web-server using the nginx:latest image
Verify that the pod is running in the default namespace
Ensure the pod is successfully deployed and ready to serve web content

Requirements

Use kubectl to create the pod
Name the pod exactly web-server
Use the nginx:latest image for the pod
Deploy the pod in the default namespace
Ensure the pod is in a Running state
Work within the ~/project directory

Examples

Example of a successful pod deployment:

NAME        READY   STATUS    RESTARTS   AGE
web-server  1/1     Running   0          30s

Hints

Use minikube start to start a Kubernetes cluster
You can create the pod in two ways:
1. Using imperative commands with kubectl run (research the parameters needed)
2. Using a YAML file:
  - Research the basic structure for a Pod YAML definition
  - Remember to include apiVersion, kind, metadata and spec sections
  - Your pod should be named exactly as specified in the requirements
  - Consider what container settings you need to include
Check the pod status using kubectl get pods
If you encounter issues, use kubectl describe pod web-server for more information
Ensure Minikube is running before creating the pod

✨ Check Solution and Practice

Summary

In summary, this challenge requires you to create a pod named web-server using the nginx:latest image, and then verify that the pod is running in the default namespace and is in a Running state. You will need to use kubectl commands to create and manage the pod, and ensure that it meets the specified requirements.