diff --git a/_clients/k8s-operator.md b/_clients/k8s-operator.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..51b99f81 --- /dev/null +++ b/_clients/k8s-operator.md @@ -0,0 +1,146 @@ +--- +layout: default +title: OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator +nav_order: 210 +--- + +The OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator is an open-source kubernetes operator that helps automate the deployment and provisioning of OpenSearch and OpenSearch Dashboards in a containerized environment. The operator can manage multiple OpenSearch clusters that can be scaled up and down depending on your needs. + + +## Installation + +There are two ways to get started with the operator: + +- [Use a Helm chart](#use-a-helm-chartuse-a-helm). +- [Use a local installation](#use-a-local-installation). + +### Use a Helm chart + +If you use Helm to manage your Kubernetes cluster, you can use the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator's Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) project stored in Artifact Hub, a web-based application for finding, installing, and publishing CNCF packages. + +To begin, log in to your Kubernetes cluster and add the Helm repository (repo) from [Artifact Hub](https://opster.github.io/opensearch-Kubernetes-operator/). + +``` +helm repo add opensearch-operator https://opster.github.io/opensearch-k8s-operator/ +``` + +Make sure that the repo is included in your Kubernetes cluster. + +``` +helm repo list | grep opensearch +``` + +Both the `opensearch` and `opensearch-operator` repos appear in the list of repos. + + +Install the manager that operates all of the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator's actions. + +``` +helm install opensearch-operator opensearch-operator/opensearch-operator +``` + +After the installation completes, the operator returns information on the deployment with `STATUS: deployed`. Then you can configure and start your [OpenSearch cluster](#deploy-a-new-opensearch-cluster). + +### Use a local installation + +If you want to create a new Kubernetes cluster on your existing machine, use a local installation. + +If this is your first time running Kubernetes and you intend to run through these instructions on your laptop, make sure that you have the following installed: + +- [Kubernetes](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/) +- [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/) +- [minikube](https://minikube.sigs.k8s.io/docs/start/) + +Before running through the installation steps, make sure that you have a Kubernetes environment running locally. When using minikube, open a new terminal window and enter `minikube start`. Kubernetes will now use a containerized minikube cluster with a namespace called `default`. + +Then install the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator using the following steps: + +1. In your preferred directory, clone the [OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator repo](https://github.com/Opster/opensearch-k8s-operator). Navigate into repo's directory using `cd`. +2. Go to the `opensearch-operator` folder. +3. Enter `make build manifests`. +4. Start a Kubernetes cluster. When using minikube, open a new terminal window and enter `minikube start`. Kubernetes will now use a containerized minikube cluster with a namespace called `default`. Make sure that `~/.kube/config` points to the cluster. + +```yml +apiVersion: v1 +clusters: +- cluster: + certificate-authority: /Users/naarcha/.minikube/ca.crt + extensions: + - extension: + last-update: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:11:47 CDT + provider: minikube.sigs.k8s.io + version: v1.26.1 + name: cluster_info + server: https://127.0.0.1:61661 + name: minikube +contexts: +- context: + cluster: minikube + extensions: + - extension: + last-update: Mon, 29 Aug 2022 10:11:47 CDT + provider: minikube.sigs.k8s.io + version: v1.26.1 + name: context_info + namespace: default + user: minikube + name: minikube +current-context: minikube +kind: Config +preferences: {} +users: +- name: minikube + user: + client-certificate: /Users/naarcha/.minikube/profiles/minikube/client.crt + client-key: /Users/naarcha/.minikube/profiles/minikube/client.key +``` + +5. Enter `make install` to create the CustomResourceDefinition that runs in your Kubernetes cluster. +6. Start the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator. Enter `make run`. + +## Verify Kubernetes deployment + +To ensure that Kubernetes recognizes the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator as a namespace, enter `k get ns | grep opensearch`. Both `opensearch` and `opensearch-operator-system` should appear as `Active`. + +With the operator active, use `k get pod -n opensearch-operator-system` to make sure that the operator's pods are running. + +``` +NAME READY STATUS RESTARTS AGE +opensearch-operator-controller-manager- 2/2 Running 0 25m +``` + +With the Kubernetes cluster running, you can now run OpenSearch inside the cluster. + +## Deploy a new OpenSearch cluster + +From your cloned OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator repo, navigate to the `opensearch-operator/examples` directory. There you'll find the `opensearch-cluster.yaml` file, which can be customized to the needs of your cluster, including the `clusterName` that acts as the namespace in which your new OpenSearch cluster will reside. + +With your cluster configured, run the `kubectl apply` command. + +``` +kubectl apply -f opensearch-cluster.yaml +``` + +The operator creates several pods, including a bootstrap pod, three OpenSearch cluster pods, and one Dashboards pod. To connect to your cluster, use the `port-forward` command. + +``` +kubectl port-forward svc/my-cluster-dashboards 5601 +``` + +Open http://localhost:5601 in your preferred browser and log in with the default demo credentials `admin / admin`. You can also run curl commands against the OpenSearch REST API by forwarding to port 9200. + +``` +kubectl port-forward svc/my-cluster 9200 +``` + +In order to delete the OpenSearch cluster, delete the cluster resources. The following command deletes the cluster namespace and all its resources. + +``` +kubectl delete -f opensearch-cluster.yaml +``` + +## Next steps + +To learn more about how to customize your Kubernetes OpenSearch cluster, including data persistence, authentication methods, and scaling, see the [OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator User Guide](https://github.com/Opster/opensearch-k8s-operator/blob/main/docs/userguide/main.md). + +If you want to contribute to the development of the OpenSearch Kubernetes Operator, see the repo [design documents](https://github.com/Opster/opensearch-k8s-operator/blob/main/docs/designs/high-level.md). \ No newline at end of file