Getting started

To help you set up and begin using MKE 4k quickly and effectively, Mirantis offers a selection of lightweight instructions, organized into high-level steps. For even more immediate gratification, you can deploy an MKE 4k cluster on a single node (virtual machine or bare metal):

1. Ensure that your system meets the necessary hardware and software requirements for installing and running an MKE 4k cluster. For full details, refer to the System requirements.

2. Install the MKE 4k Command Line Interface (CLI) and other dependencies, which are essential for managing your MKE 4k installation. The CLI provides a convenient and powerful way to interact with your cluster, perform administrative tasks, and automate workflows.

3. Obtain and apply an MKE 4k license as descirbed in Licensing MKE 4k.

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   MKE 4k configuration file prior to the creation of your MKE 4k cluster. You can, however, apply the license following cluster creation using the MKE 4k web UI.

4. Create a cluster. The creation of an MKE 4k cluster involves configuring the cluster settings, specifying the number of nodes, and setting up networking and storage options. Use the MKE 4k CLI to initialize and configure the cluster according to your requirements.

5. Start interacting with the cluster, using it to deploy applications and services, and thus leverage its full capabilities for container orchestration and management.

In addition, this section offers the following procedures:

• Perform an offline installation
• Use kubectl to access and manage your cluster
• Add and remove cluster nodes
• Obtain the current MKE 4k configuration file
• Uninstall a cluster

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For detail and set up information for the various MKE 4k features, refer to the Configuration documentation, as well as the topics offered in Tutorials.