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Day 28 - Talos Linux on vSphere
Summary:
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The topic is about setting up a VMware system CSI on a Kubernetes cluster to utilize features like snapshots, and enforcing pod security rules.
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A configuration file is used to create a secret within the cluster, containing information such as Virtual Center, username, password, and data center details.
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After creating the secret, the VMware CSI plugin will be installed using a command.
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A storage class called 'vsphere-storage-class' is defined, utilizing an existing NFS-based volume in the vsphere environment to provide storage for Kubernetes-based virtual machines.
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An example PVC and PV are created using the defined storage class, resulting in a dynamic PVC and PV.
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The goal is to build an API-capable way of spinning up multiple Kubernetes clusters using Cube and leveraging Casper K10 to protect any state for workloads running between the SSD and shared NFS server environments.
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Future plans involve upgrading existing hardware, connecting more units into a managed switch, and exploring methods to automate the process of creating multiple Kubernetes clusters using Cube and Casper K10 for protection.
IDENTITY: The speaker is an expert in VMware vSphere and Kubernetes, with experience working with Talis and CSI (Container Storage Interface) provisioner.
PURPOSE: The speaker's purpose is to share their knowledge and expertise in building a home lab using VMware vSphere and Kubernetes. They want to demonstrate how to use the CSI provisioner to create a dynamic PVC (Persistent Volume Claim) and PV (Persistent Volume) in a vSphere environment, and explore ways to upgrade their existing infrastructure and leverage Casper K10 for workload protection.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The speaker demonstrated the use of the CSI provisioner to create a dynamic PVC and PV in a vSphere environment using Talis.
- They showed how to apply a storage class to a PVC, which allows for the creation of a dynamic PV.
- The speaker discussed their plans to upgrade their home lab infrastructure by adding more nodes and leveraging Casper K10 for workload protection.
KEYWORDS: VMware vSphere, Kubernetes, CSI provisioner, Talis, Persistent Volume Claim (PVC), Persistent Volume (PV), Casper K10.