Installing Minikube on Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04 LTS

In this guide, we will walk through the step-by-step process of installing Minikube on Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04 LTS. Minikube is a powerful open-source tool designed to simplify the setup of a single-node Kubernetes cluster on your local machine. This lightweight, isolated Kubernetes environment is ideal for developers engaged in local development and testing.

Table of Contents

1. Minikube System Requirements
2. Prerequisites for Minikube
3. Installation Steps
   • Apply Updates
   • Install Minikube Dependencies
   • Download Minikube Binary
   • Install Kubectl Utility
   • Start Minikube
   • Managing Addons on Minikube
   • Verify Minikube Installation
   • Managing Minikube Cluster

Minikube System Requirements

Before diving into the installation process, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• 2 GB RAM or more
• 2 CPU / vCPU or more
• 20 GB free hard disk space or more
• Docker / Virtual Machine Manager – KVM & VirtualBox

Note: Docker will be used as the base for Minikube in this guide. If Docker is not installed on your Ubuntu system, refer to How to Install Docker on Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04 LTS for instructions.

Prerequisites for Minikube

Before proceeding with the installation, make sure you have the following:

• Pre-installed Ubuntu 22.04 / 20.04
• Sudo user with admin privileges
• Stable internet connection

Now, let's begin the installation process.

Installation Steps