Installing and Configuring Cilium
Install Cilium on a fresh Kubernetes cluster, configure key options, run connectivity tests, and verify the installation.
Lab Overview
This hands-on lab guides you through installing and configuring Cilium as the CNI for a Kubernetes cluster.
You'll learn to:
- Prepare a Kubernetes cluster for Cilium installation
- Install the Cilium CLI and Hubble CLI tools
- Install Cilium using Helm with appropriate configuration options
- Verify that Cilium is properly installed and operational
- Run Cilium connectivity tests to validate network functionality
- Explore Cilium configuration and status commands
This lab establishes the foundation for all subsequent Cilium labs and prepares you for the CCA certification exam.
Key Resources:
Prerequisites
basic-kubernetes-knowledge
linux-command-line
Technologies Covered
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