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Learn how to build a physical Raspberry Pi Kubernetes cluster for your HomeLab in this comprehensive 32-minute tutorial. Discover the complete process of setting up a three-node Kubernetes cluster using Raspberry Pi devices mounted in a server rack, moving away from traditional virtual machine deployments. Follow along as the setup covers hardware selection and mounting, including the use of a Racknex rackmount case for professional server rack integration. Master the provisioning process for Raspberry Pi devices and explore the installation of k3s, a lightweight Kubernetes distribution perfect for edge computing and HomeLab environments. Gain hands-on experience with the k3sup tool for simplified cluster deployment and learn to implement kube-vip as a load balancer solution for service load balancing. The tutorial provides detailed timestamps covering introduction and planning phases, complete hardware recommendations, physical mounting procedures, device provisioning steps, k3s installation process, kube-vip configuration for service load balancing, and final implementation thoughts. Access additional resources including references to related k3s tutorials, Kestra integration guides, and Ansible + Terraform automation workflows to extend your cluster capabilities.
