Play With Kubernetes

Play with Kubernetes (PWK) is a quick and simple way to get your hands on a development Kubernetes cluster. All you need is a computer, an internet connection, and an account on Docker Hub or GitHub.

However, it has a few limitations to be aware of.

• It’s time-limited – you get a cluster that lasts for four hours.
• It lacks some integrations with external services, such as cloud-based load balancers and volumes.
• It often suffers from capacity issues (it’s offered as a free service).

Let’s see what it looks like.

1. Go to https://labs.play-with-k8s.com/

2. Login with your GitHub or Docker Hub account and click Start

3. Click + ADD NEW INSTANCE from the navigation pane on the left of your browser. You will be presented with a terminal window in the right of your browser. This is a Kubernetes node (node1).

4. Run a few commands to see some of the components pre-installed on the node.