How to Prepare MAC Book Pro for Kubernetes Labs -VMware

aqeelali80

Hi,

Please any expert advice that how to prepare Mac Book Pro for Kubernetes Labs and exercises. Using VMware free version for VMs for labs.

Appreciate for shared steps and procedures.

Thank You

chrispokorni

Hi @aqeelali80,

Please start by following the lab guide included with the course materials. Generic instructions are available to help set up your VM infrastructure for hands-on lab exercises. Detailed instructions are then provided to install the necessary software on each VM.

Using the hypervisor of choice please start by provisioning two VMs. Naming convention calls for one VM named "cp" that is short for control plane and a second VM named "worker". The course also assumes a user ID "student".
Make sure each VM has 2 CPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 20 GB disk, one network interface "bridged" (if a "Promiscuous mode" option is available, enable it and set it to "allow all" ingress traffic to the VM).
Install the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS guest OS on each VM.
Once both VMs are provisioned, retrieve their IP addresses and report back to determine if any customization is needed for the installation instructions available in the lab guide. Also, provide the MacBook processor architecture - it may be relevant in later steps.

Good luck!

Regards,
-Chris

aqeelali80

Hi Chris,

The following are my MAC Book specs for your advice, i have created two VM nodes. CP and worker with student users.
Component Details
Chip: Apple M3 Pro (Apple Silicon)
Architecture: ARM-based (Apple Silicon)
Memory (RAM): 18 GB Unified Memory
Storage: 1 TB SSD
Available: 887.58 GB of 994.66 GB

Sorry for the late reply after many months since your last advice. Been stuck in official work and projects. back again to continue and learning fast the CKA.

Looking forward to your guidance.

Thank you

Best Regards

chrispokorni

Hi @aqeelali80,

I am glad to find out that you are on the right track and making progress with setting up your infrastructure. If you encounter any issues make sure to explore the existing discussions of the forum, or feel free to open a discussion on a new topic if needed.

Regards,
-Chris