Introduction

Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s, is a powerful tool for managing containerized applications. Running Kubernetes on a Windows Server 2022 in Azure can provide a robust and scalable environment for your applications. Let’s dive into how you can set this up! 🏊‍♂️

Prerequisites 📋

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• An Azure account with the necessary permissions.
• A Windows Server 2022 instance.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Azure Environment ☁️

1. Create a Virtual Machine: Log in to your Azure portal and create a new virtual machine (VM) with Windows Server 2022. Make sure to select the appropriate size and region for your needs.
2. Install Docker: Once your VM is up and running, install Docker. You can do this by running the following command in PowerShell:

Install-Module -Name DockerMsftProvider -Repository PSGallery -Force 
Install-Package -Name docker -ProviderName DockerMsftProvider
Restart-Computer -Force

3. Enable Kubernetes: After Docker is installed, enable Kubernetes by running:

Install-Module -Name Kubernetes -Repository PSGallery -Force 
Install-Package -Name kubernetes -ProviderName KubernetesMsftProvider

Step 2: Configuring Kubernetes 🛠️

1. Initialize Kubernetes: Initialize your Kubernetes cluster by running:

kubeadm init

2. Set Up Networking: Configure the networking for your cluster. You can use a network plugin like Flannel or Calico. For example, to install Flannel, run:

kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/coreos/flannel/master/Documentation/kube-flannel.yml

Step 3: Deploying Applications 🚀

1. Create a Deployment: Create a deployment for your application. Here’s an example of a simple Nginx deployment:

apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: nginx-deployment
spec:
  replicas: 3
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: nginx
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: nginx
    spec:
      containers:
      - name: nginx
        image: nginx:1.14.2
        ports:
        - containerPort: 80

2. Expose Your Deployment: Expose your deployment to the internet by creating a service:

kubectl expose deployment nginx-deployment --type=LoadBalancer --name=nginx-service

Conclusion 🎉

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up Kubernetes on a Windows Server 2022 in Azure and deployed your first application. With Kubernetes, you can easily scale and manage your applications, making your infrastructure more resilient and efficient. Happy coding! 👩‍💻👨‍💻

More information: Kubernetes on Windows | Microsoft Learn