Setup

Install Flux CLI Install the Flux CLI using the following command: curl -s https://fluxcd.io/install.sh | sudo bash Configure GitHub Repository 1. Create an Empty Repository Go to GitHub and create a new, empty repository. 2. Generate a Personal Access Token Generate a token at GitHub Personal Access Tokens . The token must have the following minimum permissions: Category Permission Metadata Read-only Actions Read and write Administration Read and write Commit statuses Read and write Contents Read and write Dependabot alerts Read and write Dependabot secrets Read and write Deployments Read and write Discussions Read and write Environments Read and write Issues Read and write Merge queues Read and write Pull requests Read and write Repository security advisories Read and write Secret scanning alerts Read and write Secrets Read and write Variables Read and write Webhooks Read and write Workflows Read and write Bootstrap the Cluster 1. Export Required Variables Export your GitHub username, repository name, and token as environment variables: ...

Creating an Oracle OCI Account in the Free Tier for Kubernetes Lab Introduction Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) offers a free tier that provides access to various services, including virtual machines, storage, and networking resources. These resources are ideal for setting up a Kubernetes lab for experimentation and learning. This guide outlines the steps to create an Oracle OCI account and configure it for Kubernetes. Step 1: Visit Oracle Cloud Free Tier Page Open your browser and navigate to the Oracle Cloud Free Tier page . Click on the Start for Free button. Step 2: Fill Out the Registration Form Enter your personal details, including: Name Email Address (ensure it’s valid as you’ll need to verify it later) Password (must meet the password requirements displayed) Provide your country/region (USA/ CA San Jose) . Agree to the terms and conditions by checking the corresponding box. Click Next to proceed. Step 3: Enter Account and Address Information Fill in your company name (use “Individual” if you’re registering personally). Provide your address and phone number. Verify the entered information and click Next . Step 4: Verify Your Email Address Check your email for a verification message from Oracle. Click the verification link in the email. After verification, return to the registration process in your browser. Step 5: Add Payment Information Provide a valid credit or debit card to complete the registration. Note: Oracle uses this for identity verification. No charges will be made for free-tier resources. Review your payment details and click Next . Step 6: Confirm and Create Your Account Review all entered information. Click Create Account . Oracle will display a confirmation message and start setting up your account. Step 7: Log In to Oracle OCI Console After your account is created, log in at Oracle Cloud Console . Use the email and password you registered with. Complete any additional onboarding steps provided by Oracle. Step 8: Access Free Tier Resources Once logged in, you can access the free-tier services: ...

1. System Requirements Before starting, ensure your hardware meets the requirements for Proxmox. This documentation outlines the minimum and recommended specifications for CPU, memory, storage, and network. See https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/System_Requirements 2. Prepare the Installation Media Learn how to create a bootable USB or DVD for Proxmox installation at https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/Prepare_Installation_Media . This guide covers the tools and steps needed for preparing your installation media. 3. Installation Follow the step-by-step instructions for installing Proxmox. This includes partitioning your drives, configuring the network, and completing the initial setup. ...