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Setting Up Minikube and Kubectl on Ubuntu Using Docker: A Step-by-Step Guide to Deploy custom httpd image on Kubernets

Kubernetes is a powerful platform for managing containerized applications, and Minikube provides an easy way to run Kubernetes locally. In this article, we'll walk through the installation of Minikube and `kubectl` on Ubuntu using Docker as the driver. We’ll also demonstrate how to deploy a custom HTTPD application with your own index file. Prerequisites Before diving in, make sure you have: - A system running Ubuntu. - A stable internet connection. - Administrative access to install packages. Step 1: Install Docker Minikube requires a hypervisor to run Kubernetes clusters, and Docker is a popular choice. Here’s how to install Docker on Ubuntu. 1. Update the package index:    sudo apt update 2. Install prerequisites:    sudo apt install -y apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common 3. Add Docker’s official GPG key:    curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/ linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo apt-key add - 4.Add Docker’s stable repository:    sudo add-apt-repository &

Deploying a Custom HTTPD Image with Your Own Web Content Using Jenkins Github Webhooks

In this article, we’ll guide you through deploying a custom HTTPD (Apache) Docker image containing your own web content using a Jenkins Freestyle project. This setup allows for easy automation and deployment every time you update your web content in a GitHub repository. Prerequisites Before we begin, ensure you have: - A GitHub account and a repository for your web content. - Jenkins installed and running. - Docker installed on your Jenkins server. - Basic knowledge of Docker and Jenkins. Step 1: Prepare Your Web Content 1. Create Your Web Content:    - On your local machine, create a directory for your web content.    - Inside this directory, create an `index.html` file or any additional files you want to serve.    <!DOCTYPE html>    <html lang="en">    <head>        <meta charset="UTF-8">        <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">        <title>My Custom Web Page</title&g

Setting Up a Custom HTTPD Server on Kubernetes with Minikube on Ubuntu

In this article, we’ll walk through the steps to set up a Kubernetes cluster on Ubuntu using Minikube and deploy a custom Apache HTTP server (`httpd`) with your own `index.html` file. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to refresh your skills, this guide will help you get started with Kubernetes and Docker. What You’ll Need - An Ubuntu system - Basic knowledge of the command line - Installed tools: `curl`, `apt-transport-https`, `virtualbox` (or another virtualization tool) Step 1: Prepare Your Environment First, let’s ensure your system is up-to-date and has the necessary packages. sudo apt update sudo apt upgrade -y sudo apt install -y curl apt-transport-https virtualbox Step 2: Install Minikube Minikube is a tool that makes it easy to run Kubernetes locally. Here’s how to install it: 1. Download the Minikube binary:    curl -LO https://storage.googleapis.com/minikube/releases/latest/minikube-linux-amd64 2. Install Minikube:    sudo install minikube-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/m