Create a Cluster Using kubectl

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Create a Cluster Using kubectl

In this lab, you will be provided two servers. They have been partially configured for use with Kubernetes and containerd. You will need to initialize a Kubernetes cluster, add a network plugin, and add a Node to the cluster.

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Lab Info

Level

Beginner

Last updated

Sep 21, 2025

Duration

30m

Challenge

Log In to the Provided Servers

Log in to the servers as cloud_user with the provided password to ensure you can log in. When the file SERVER-READY is shown in the /home/cloud_user folder, then you can follow along with the tasks.
Challenge

Initialize the Cluster and Set Up Your User
- Use the relevant command to initialize the cluster. The network you should use is 172.16.0.0/16.
- To set up your user, you will need to use the information output from the kubeadm init command that was run previously.
Challenge

Add a Network Plugin for Use

Apply the network plugin called Calico. The URL to use is https://raw.githubusercontent.com/projectcalico/calico/v3.25.0/manifests/calico.yaml.
Challenge

Add the Worker Node to the Cluster

Add your worker node to the cluster. You will need to use the information output from the kubeadm init command that was run previously.
Challenge

Test the Worker Node Has Been Added

Test the worker Node has been added. You can use the kubectl get nodes command.

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