Setting Up Docker, Helm, Kind, and Kubectl on Windows for Deploying Gripo

This guide will walk you through the steps to set up a Kubernetes environment on Windows using Docker Desktop, Helm, Kind, and Kubectl, and then install Gripo on the Kind cluster.

Here are the direct links:

• Helm

• Helm

• Kubectl

• Kind

• Github Desktop:

Install Docker Desktop

To begin, install Docker Desktop on your Windows machine by following the official installation guide:
Docker Desktop Installation Guide

Once installed, Docker Desktop enables containerized environments on your system, which is essential for running Kubernetes.

Fixing WSL Error (If Encountered) After installing Docker Desktop, you might encounter an error related to WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). To resolve this:

• Open Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off.
• Enable:
  • Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
  • Virtual Machine Platform
  • Hyper-V
• Restart your computer for changes to take effect.

Install Helm, Kind, and Kubectl on Windows

These tools are required for managing and running Kubernetes clusters locally. Install Helm

• Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes, but Windows does not provide a direct installation package. Instead, you need to download it manually:

Download Helm for Windows

• Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
• Add the extracted folder to the system PATH so you can use helm from the command line. Install Kubectl
• Kubectl is the command-line tool for interacting with Kubernetes clusters.

Download Kubectl for Windows

• Download the .exe file.
• Move it to a suitable location (e.g., C:\kubectl).
• Add the directory path to the system PATH. Install Kind
• Kind (Kubernetes in Docker) allows you to run Kubernetes clusters using containers.

Kind Installation Guide

• Download the kind-windows-amd64 file.
• Rename the file to kind.exe.
• Move it to a convenient directory (e.g., C:\kind).
• Add the directory path to the system PATH.

Create a Kind Cluster

Now that Kind is installed, you can create a local Kubernetes cluster.
Navigate to Kind Executable Location Open Command Prompt (cmd) or PowerShell, then navigate to the folder where kind.exe is located:

cd C:\kind\

• Run the following command to create a Kubernetes cluster:

kind create cluster

This command will set up a local Kubernetes cluster inside Docker.

Install Gripo Using Helm in Kind

Add the Gripo Helm Repository Once your Kind cluster is running, add the Gripo Helm repository:

helm repo add gripo-io https://charts.gripo.io/

This command registers the Gripo chart repository, allowing you to install the package.

Install Gripo

Now, install the Gripo application in your Kubernetes cluster using Helm:

helm install gripo gripo-io/gripo

This command deploys Gripo in your Kind Kubernetes cluster.
If you can’t access the portal, run the following command again:

kubectl port-forward svc/gripo-nginx 5055:5055 --namespace default

Final Thoughts

After completing these steps, your Windows machine will be ready with a local Kubernetes environment running Gripo. You can verify the installation by running:

kubectl get pods

This command lists all running pods in your cluster. If everything is set up correctly, you should see Gripo running. For additional troubleshooting, refer to:

• Helm Documentation:

• Kind Documentation:

• Kubernetes Documentation: This guide ensures that you have a functional Kubernetes environment using Kind, and that you have successfully deployed Gripo.