Kubeadm, Kubernetes, and Docker Version Compatibility
Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that allows you to deploy, scale, and manage containerized applications. It consists of various components, including the Kubernetes API server, etcd, kubelet, kube-proxy, and a container runtime. Docker is one of the most popular container runtimes used with Kubernetes.
When setting up a Kubernetes cluster using kubeadm, it is important to ensure that the versions of kubeadm, Kubernetes, and Docker are compatible with each other. In this article, we will explore the compatibility matrix between kubeadm, Kubernetes, and Docker versions and provide code examples to illustrate the process.
Compatibility Matrix
The following table shows the compatibility matrix between kubeadm, Kubernetes, and Docker versions:
kubeadm version | Kubernetes version | Docker version |
---|---|---|
1.21.x | 1.21.x | 20.10.x |
1.20.x | 1.20.x | 20.10.x |
1.19.x | 1.19.x | 19.03.x - 20.10.x |
1.18.x | 1.18.x | 19.03.x - 20.10.x |
Please note that the above matrix is applicable at the time of writing this article and may change in the future. It is always recommended to refer to the official documentation for the latest compatibility information.
Code Example
To illustrate the process of setting up a Kubernetes cluster using kubeadm with the compatible versions of Kubernetes and Docker, let's consider an example.
Prerequisites
Before getting started, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
- A Linux-based system with Docker installed (compatible with the desired Kubernetes version)
- kubeadm, kubectl, and kubelet binary installed on the system (compatible with the desired Kubernetes version)
Step 1: Install Docker
First, let's install Docker on the system. Use the appropriate commands depending on your Linux distribution:
# For Ubuntu
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install -y docker.io
# For CentOS
$ sudo yum update
$ sudo yum install -y docker
# For other distributions, refer to the official Docker documentation
Step 2: Install kubeadm, kubectl, and kubelet
Next, let's install kubeadm, kubectl, and kubelet binaries. The following commands install version 1.21.x:
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install -y apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl
$ curl -s | sudo apt-key add -
$ echo "deb kubernetes-xenial main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/kubernetes.list
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install -y kubelet kubeadm kubectl
$ sudo apt-mark hold kubelet kubeadm kubectl
Step 3: Initialize the Cluster
Now, let's initialize the Kubernetes cluster using kubeadm:
$ sudo kubeadm init
Once the initialization is complete, you will see a command to join worker nodes to the cluster. Make sure to save this command for future use.
Step 4: Set Up the Cluster on Worker Nodes
To join the worker nodes to the cluster, execute the command saved from the previous step on each worker node:
$ sudo kubeadm join <cluster-ip>:<port> --token <token> --discovery-token-ca-cert-hash <hash>
Replace <cluster-ip>
, <port>
, <token>
, and <hash>
with the appropriate values from the initialization command.
Step 5: Verify the Cluster
Finally, let's verify the cluster using the following command:
$ kubectl get nodes
You should see the master node and worker nodes listed with a "Ready" status.
Conclusion
In summary, it is essential to ensure the compatibility between kubeadm, Kubernetes, and Docker versions when setting up a Kubernetes cluster. Always refer to the official documentation for the latest compatibility matrix and follow the recommended installation steps. By following the guidelines and using the code examples provided in this article, you can set up a Kubernetes cluster with the compatible versions of kubeadm, Kubernetes, and Docker.
journey
title Kubernetes Cluster Setup using kubeadm
section Install Docker
Install Docker on the system
end
section Install kubeadm, kubectl, and kubelet
Install kubeadm, kubectl, and kubelet binaries on the system
end
section Initialize the Cluster
Initialize the Kubernetes cluster using kubeadm
end
section Set Up the Cluster on Worker Nodes
Join the worker nodes to the cluster
end
section Verify the Cluster
Verify the Kubernetes cluster
end
end
Reference:
- [Kubernetes Documentation](