Kubernetes is an open source platform for managing containerized applications in production environments.
Docker Desktop lets you run Kubernetes directly on your local machine, making it easy to test microservices and containerized apps without needing a remote cluster.
Setting up a Kubernetes cluster can be complex for developing and testing local environments, but with Docker Desktop, it is simpler.
Docker Desktop’s Kubernetes cluster is designed for local development and testing and not for production use.
Running Kubernetes via Docker Desktop offers several benefits like easy local Kubernetes cluster set up, developer convenience, and testing of Kubernetes-based applications locally and CI/CD pipelines.
The article provides step-by-step instructions on how to start a Kubernetes cluster on Docker Desktop, along with troubleshooting tips and resources.
Docker bundles Kubernetes but does not provide official Kubernetes support.
Troubleshooting Kubernetes issues can include generating a diagnostics file and checking logs.
You can search for known Kubernetes issues on GitHub and try rebooting or resetting your Kubernetes cluster as a last resort.
Running Kubernetes on Docker Desktop is an easy setup that allows developers to test Kubernetes-based applications locally and improve their local Kubernetes workflow.