1.4 - Lab 1 - Setting Up a Bootstrap Machine

Verify the Installation of Docker

• sudo systemctl status docker - Output should be Active (running)
• Run a docker command e.g. docker ps

Install Kubectl CLI

• Donwload kubectl from the appropriate source
• Unzip: gunzip <kubectl zip file>
• Install to /bin directory: sudo install kubectl-linux-v1.20.5-vmware.1 /usr/local/bin/kubectl
• Verify installation: kubectl version --short --client=true

Enable Kubernetes AutoComplete

1. Run the following command to insert the Kubernetes CLI autocompletion data into the .bash_profile file.

   echo 'source <(kubectl completion bash)' >> ~/.bash_profile

   Autocompletion will be enabled when a new terminal is opened.

2. Close the terminal window.

3. Reopen the terminal window.

4. Enter the kubectl command and press the Tab key twice.

   kubectl

   The autocompletion displays the available kubectl options.

   Use the Tab Tab keystroke sequence, in future labs, to reduce the amount of commands that you need to enter.

Install the Tanzu CLI

1. Using the terminal, navigate to the Downloads directory.

   cd ~/Downloads

2. Unzip the tanzu CLI.

   tar -xvf tanzu-cli-bundle-v1.3.1-linux-amd64.tar

3. Install the Tanzu CLI to the Bin directory.

   sudo install cli/core/v1.3.1/tanzu-core-linux_amd64 /usr/local/bin/tanzu

4. Display the Tanzu CLI version to ensure that the installation was successful.

   tanzu version

   The output displays the version number.

Install the Tanzu CLI Plugins

1. Using the terminal, navigate to the Downloads directory.

   cd ~/Downloads

2. Display the installed plug-ins.

   tanzu plugin list

   The STATUS column displays not installed.

3. Install the Tanzu CLI plug-in from a local CLI subdirectory.

   tanzu plugin install all --local cli

4. Display the installed plug-ins.

   tanzu plugin list

   The STATUS column for each plug-in, except for alpha, displays installed.

5. Run the Tanzu CLI to view the new options.

   tanzu --help

   The cluster, kubernetes-release, management-cluster, and login commands display.

Enable Tanzu CLI Autocomplete

1. Run the following command to insert the Tanzu CLI autocompletion data into the .bash_profile file.

   echo 'source <(tanzu completion bash)' >> ~/.bash_profile

   Autocompletion will be enabled when a new terminal is opened.

2. Close the terminal window.

3. Reopen the terminal window.

4. Enter the tanzu command and then press the Tab key twice.

   tanzu

   Autocompletion displays the available tanzu options.

   Use the Tab Tab keystroke sequence in future labs to reduce the amount of commands that you need to enter.

Install the Carvel Tools

1. Using the terminal, navigate to the Downloads directory.

   cd ~/Downloads

2. List the tools.

   ls -l cli/*.gz

   Tools imgpkg, kapp, kbld, vendir, and ytt display.

3. Run the following script to unzip and install the tools.

   ./install-carvel.sh

   The version of each tool displays.

4. Using the terminal, navigate to the Downloads directory.

   cd ~/Downloads

5. List the tools.

   ls -l cli/*.gz

   Tools imgpkg, kapp, kbld, vendir, and ytt display.

6. Run the following script to unzip and install the tools.

   ./install-carvel.sh

   The version of each tool displays.