Best Kubernetes Distro for Home Lab in 2024 // Microk8s, Minikube, k3s and more!

We look at the best Kubernetes Distros for Home Lab. If you want to get started learning Kubernetes, take a look at the top 5 distros for running single-node Kubernetes in the home lab. Check out the list and learn how to quickly install each one!

Take a look at the written post covering the Kubernetes distros here: https://tek2cloud.com/ultimate-guide-to-setting-up-a-kubernetes-home-lab/

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Introduction to the best Kubernetes distros for Home Lab - 0:00
Why use Kubernetes? - 0:32
Microk8s - 1:59
Installing Microk8s - 2:49
Minikube - 4:40
Installing Minikube - 5:35
K3s from Rancher - 7:29
Installing K3s - 8:30
Docker Desktop Kubernetes - 9:49
Installing Kubernetes in Docker Desktop - 10:34
Rancher Desktop - 11:49
Installing Kubernetes in Rancher Desktop - 13:31
Wrapping up the best Kubernetes distros for home lab - 15:26