Building a Remote-Accessible Kubernetes Home Lab with k3s [Audio Fixed]
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Learn how to set up a Kubernetes cluster on a mini PC that you can access from anywhere via the internet!
Perfect for developers who want a Kubernetes development environment without expensive cloud
costs or laptop battery drain.
📖 Articles:
English: https://buun.link/vWKLE2
Japanese: https://buun.link/bQfLIZ
🚀 What You'll Learn:
Install k3s lightweight Kubernetes on a mini PC
Set up Cloudflare Tunnel for secure internet access
Deploy enterprise-grade tools (Longhorn, Vault, Keycloak, PostgreSQL)
Configure OIDC authentication for secure access
Automate everything with Just task runner
⚙️ Stack Components:
• k3s - Lightweight Kubernetes distribution
• Longhorn - Distributed block storage
• PostgreSQL - Database cluster
• Keycloak - Identity & access management
• HashiCorp Vault - Secrets management
• Cloudflare Tunnel - Secure remote access
📋 Prerequisites:
Linux mini PC (low power consumption)
Domain with Cloudflare DNS
Basic SSH and Kubernetes knowledge
🔗 Resources:
GitHub Repository:
https://github.com/buun-ch/buun-stack
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 | Introduction - Why build a home lab?
00:47 | Choosing the right tools (k3s vs alternatives)
01:40 | Required cloud services overview
02:16 | Setting up the Linux machine
03:03 | Installing development tools with mise
03:53 | Creating k3s cluster with k3sup
04:30 | Configuring Cloudflare Tunnel
07:15 | Installing core components (Longhorn, Vault, PostgreSQL, Keycloak)
09:03 | Setting up OIDC authentication
10:02 | Testing the complete setup
10:27 | Next steps & conclusion
💡 Key Benefits:
✅ Low-cost alternative to cloud services
✅ Access your cluster from anywhere
✅ Enterprise-grade security with OIDC
✅ Automated setup without complext DevOps tools
✅ Perfect for learning and development
🎯 Who This Is For:
Developers wanting a persistent Kubernetes environment
Software engineers learning Kubernetes
Anyone interested in self-hosting infrastructure
Teams needing a development cluster
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✉️ Contact:
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