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CTHFM: Kubernetes
  • Welcome
  • Kubernetes Fundamentals
    • Kubernetes Components
      • Kubernetes Master Node
      • Worker Nodes
      • Pods
      • Service
      • ConfigMaps and Secrets
      • Namespaces
      • Deployments
      • ReplicaSets
      • Jobs and CronJobs
      • Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)
      • Kubernetes Ports and Protocols
    • Kubectl
      • Installation and Setup
      • Basic Kubectl
      • Working With Pods
      • Deployments and ReplicaSets
      • Services and Networking
      • ConfigMaps and Secrets
      • YAML Manifest Management
      • Debugging and Troubleshooting
      • Kubectl Scripting: Security
      • Customizing Kubectl
      • Security Best Practices
      • Common Issues
      • Reading YAML Files
    • MiniKube
      • Intro
      • Prerequisites
      • Installation MiniKube
      • Starting MiniKube
      • Deploy a Sample Application
      • Managing Kubernetes Resources
      • Configuring MiniKube
      • Persistent Storage in Minikube
      • Using Minikube for Local Development
      • Common Pitfalls
      • Best Practices
  • Kubernetes Logging
    • Kubernetes Logging Overview
    • Audit Logs
    • Node Logs
    • Pod Logs
    • Application Logs
    • Importance of Logging
    • Types of Logs
    • Collecting and Aggregating Logs
    • Monitoring and Alerting
    • Log Parsing and Enrichment
    • Security Considerations in Logging
    • Best Practices
    • Kubernetes Logging Architecture
  • Threat Hunting
    • Threat Hunting Introduction
    • What Makes Kubernetes Threat Hunting Unique
    • Threat Hunting Process
      • Hypothesis Generation
      • Investigation
      • Identification
      • Resolution & Follow Up
    • Pyramid of Pain
    • Threat Frameworks
      • MITRE Containers Matrix
        • MITRE Att&ck Concepts
        • MITRE Att&ck Data Sources
        • MITRE ATT&CK Mitigations
        • MITRE Att&ck Containers Matrix
      • Microsoft Threat for Kubernetes
    • Kubernetes Behavioral Analysis and Anomaly Detection
    • Threat Hunting Ideas
    • Threat Hunting Labs
  • Security Tools
    • Falco
      • Falco Overview
      • Falco's Architecture
      • Runtime Security Explained
      • Installation and Setup
      • Falco Rules
      • Tuning Falco Rules
      • Integrating Falco with Kubernetes
      • Detecting Common Threats with Falco
      • Integrating Falco with Other Security Tools
      • Automating Incident Response with Falco
      • Managing Falco Performance and Scalability
      • Updating and Maintaining Falco
      • Real-World Case Studies and Lessons Learned
      • Labs
        • Deploying Falco on a Kubernetes Cluster
        • Writing and Testing Custom Falco Rules
        • Integrating Falco with a SIEM System
        • Automating Responses to Falco Alerts
    • Open Policy Agent (OPA)
      • Introduction to Open Policy Agent (OPA)
      • Getting Started with OPA
      • Rego
      • Advanced Rego Concepts
      • Integrating OPA with Kubernetes
      • OPA Gatekeeper
      • Policy Enforcement in Microservices
      • OPA API Gateways
      • Introduction to CI/CD Pipelines and Policy Enforcement
      • External Data in OPA
      • Introduction to Decision Logging
      • OPA Performance Monitoring
      • OPA Implementation Best Practices
      • OPA Case Studies
      • OPA Ecosystem
    • Kube-Bench
    • Kube-Hunter
    • Trivy
    • Security Best Practices and Documentation
      • RBAC Good Practices
      • Official CVE Feed
      • Kubernetes Security Checklist
      • Securing a Cluster
      • OWASP
  • Open Source Tools
    • Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)
      • Security Projects
  • Infrastructure as Code
    • Kubernetes and Terraform
      • Key Focus Areas for Threat Hunters
      • Infastructure As Code: Kubernetes
      • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Basics
      • Infastructure As Code Essential Commands
      • Terraform for Container Orchestration
      • Network and Load Balancing
      • Secrets Management
      • State Management
      • CI/CD
      • Security Considerations
      • Monitoring and Logging
      • Scaling and High Availability
      • Backup and Disaster Recovery
    • Helm
      • What is Helm?
      • Helm Architecture
      • Write Helm Charts
      • Using Helm Charts
      • Customizing Helm Charts
      • Customizing Helm Charts
      • Building Your Own Helm Chart
      • Advanced Helm Chart Customization
      • Helm Repositories
      • Helm Best Practices
      • Helmfile and Continuous Integration
      • Managing Secrets with Helm and Helm Secrets
      • Troubleshooting and Debugging Helm
      • Production Deployments
      • Helm Case Studies
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  1. Kubernetes Fundamentals
  2. MiniKube

Intro

Minikube is an open-source tool that enables you to run Kubernetes on your local machine, making it an essential resource for developers, testers, and anyone who wants to explore and learn Kubernetes without the complexity of setting up a full-blown Kubernetes cluster.

Key Points:

  1. Purpose of Minikube:

    • Minikube is designed to provide a simple way to create and manage a local Kubernetes cluster. It’s perfect for those who want to experiment with Kubernetes features, develop containerized applications, or simulate a Kubernetes environment for testing purposes.

  2. How Minikube Works:

    • When you start Minikube, it creates a virtual machine (VM) or a container (depending on the driver you select) on your local machine. This VM or container runs a single-node Kubernetes cluster that includes all the components you would find in a production Kubernetes environment, such as the Kubernetes API server, etcd (a key-value store for cluster data), and the core controllers.

  3. Simplified Kubernetes Experience:

    • Minikube abstracts away the complexities of setting up a Kubernetes cluster. With Minikube, you can spin up a fully functional Kubernetes environment with a single command, making it extremely user-friendly and accessible to beginners.

  4. Support for Multiple Operating Systems:

    • Minikube is cross-platform, meaning it can be installed on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It uses different hypervisors depending on the operating system, such as VirtualBox, Hyper-V, or Docker.

  5. Minikube Addons:

    • Minikube includes a variety of addons that can be enabled to extend the functionality of your local Kubernetes cluster. These addons include the Kubernetes dashboard for visual cluster management, metrics-server for resource monitoring, and other useful tools like Helm and Ingress controllers.

  6. Configurable and Flexible:

    • Minikube offers a high level of configurability. You can customize the amount of CPU, memory, and disk space allocated to the Minikube VM or container. You can also choose which version of Kubernetes to run, enabling you to test your applications against different Kubernetes versions.

  7. Use Cases:

    • Learning and Training: Ideal for individuals new to Kubernetes who want a safe environment to explore and learn.

    • Development: Developers can use Minikube to create a local development environment that mirrors a production Kubernetes cluster.

    • Testing: Minikube allows for the local testing of Kubernetes applications before deploying them to a live cluster.

    • Experimentation: A great tool for experimenting with Kubernetes features, configurations, and new technologies in a controlled environment.

Conclusion:

Minikube provides an easy and efficient way to create a local Kubernetes environment, making it an invaluable tool for anyone looking to learn Kubernetes, develop containerized applications, or test their code in a Kubernetes cluster. Its simplicity, flexibility, and ease of use make it a go-to tool for developers, testers, and learners alike.

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