The Quest for the Ultimate Kubernetes Homelab

Embark on a journey through an advanced Kubernetes homelab setup in this 33-minute conference talk from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2021. Explore beyond basic Raspberry Pi builds to create an x86-based system with autoscaling, networking, and stateful services, all defined as code. Learn about node operating systems, power management with node scaling/shutdown, Kubernetes implementation choices, and automation techniques for quick setup and teardown. Discover how to integrate DevOps and infrastructure management principles for a comprehensive homelab experience, including hardware transcoding, system upgrades, storage solutions, and more. Gain insights into building an enterprise-grade system for home and family use while mastering the intricacies of Kubernetes deployment.

Intro
Raspberry Pi Chicken Coop
First Goal
Second Goal
Fourth Goal
Raspberry Pi
Atom Pie
Atom Nodes
Hardware Transcoding
Kubernetes Setup
Networking
System Upgrade Controller
Intel Quick Sync Device
Codefresh Runner
Storage
Linux Serverio