Prerequisites

This guide helps you prepare everything needed to deploy a KubeAid-managed Kubernetes cluster.

Common Dependencies

Before setting up any KubeAid cluster, ensure you have the following tools installed on your local machine:

Required Software

• kubectl - Kubernetes command-line tool
• jq - JSON processor
• terragrunt - Terraform wrapper
• terraform - Infrastructure as Code tool
• bcrypt - Password hashing utility
• wireguard - VPN software (optional)
• yq - YAML processor

Docker

Ensure Docker is installed and running locally.

Git Repositories

1. KubeAid Repository: Fork/mirror Obmondo/KubeAid.
2. KubeAid Config Repository: Fork Obmondo/kubeaid-config.

Git Provider Credentials

• GitHub: Personal Access Token (PAT)
• GitLab: Project Access Token or PAT

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Provider-Specific Prerequisites

Each provider has specific requirements. Please check the dedicated page for your chosen provider:

• AWS Prerequisites
• Azure Prerequisites
• Hetzner Prerequisites
• Bare Metal Prerequisites
• Local K3D Prerequisites

After setting up prerequisites, check the Features for your provider if applicable:

• AWS Features
• Azure Features
• Hetzner Features

Once you are ready, proceed to Pre-Configuration and then Bootstrap.