Getting started with MAIA
In order to access the MAIA cluster resources, kubectl need to be installed on your local computer. Kubectl is the native Kubernetes CLI, used to communicate and run commands in the cluster. Alternatively, KubeNav GUI can be used with the same purpose.
Kubectl installation
To install the kubectl tool, follow the instructions provided by the official Kubernetes documentation.
Recommended installation procedures:
Windows :
- Install Chocolatey
- Run
choco install kubernetes-cli
Linux: Install with native package manager
MacOS: Install with HomeBrew
Helm Installation (optional)
MAIA is using Helm to deploy, revise and control applications and user environments in the cluster. In order to be able to perform such operations, install Helm following the instructions at the following link: https://helm.sh/docs/intro/install/
KubeNav installation (optional)
KubeNav provides a GUI to interact, monitor and communicate with the cluster. The simple and intuitive interface makes it easy to install and use for users who prefers to use graphical interfaces instead of CLI tools (kubectl) to run commands in the cluster.
KubeNav Interface
To install KubeNav, follow the instructions given in the official website.
To properly run, KubeNav requires the YAML configuration file saved as ~/.kube/config (see MAIA User Authentication)
Created: December 17, 2023