Kubernetes official guide for bootstrapping clusters in air-gapped environments using kubeadm, covering image distribution, offline installation, and security considerations.
Best practices for securing Kubernetes clusters during bootstrapping, including CIS Kubernetes Benchmark integration, kubeadm security configurations, and compliance-ready cluster initialization.
Using GitOps tools like FluxCD and ArgoCD for cluster initialization and bootstrap patterns, enabling declarative cluster management from day zero.
Strategies and tools for bootstrapping Kubernetes clusters in air-gapped or offline environments without direct internet access.
kubeadm reaches general availability with Kubernetes 1.13, providing a stable foundation for production cluster creation and management.
kubeadm matures with high availability support and upgrade workflows, making it viable for production on-premises deployments.
Kubeadm beta offers a best-practice path to bootstrap production-ready Kubernetes clusters.