Kubernetes Plugin Setup

Enable self-monitoring in Backstage by configuring the Kubernetes plugin to display workloads running in your cluster. This lab teaches you how to set up the plugin, configure RBAC permissions, and map catalog entities to Kubernetes resources.

You'll learn to:

• Install the Kubernetes frontend and backend plugins
• Create ServiceAccount with read-only RBAC permissions
• Configure cluster locators and authentication strategies
• Add entity annotations to map catalog entities to Kubernetes resources
• Add matching labels to Kubernetes deployments
• Explore pods, deployments, and services through the Backstage UI

This lab demonstrates the developer-focused visibility that the Kubernetes plugin provides, enabling service owners to troubleshoot and monitor their workloads without leaving Backstage.

Key Resources:

• Kubernetes Plugin Documentation
• Kubernetes Plugin Configuration
• Kubernetes Authentication