Deploying a sample Microservice Application using Kubernetes and Istio Service Mesh — Part 1
This article is the first of the 3 part series
- Install Ubuntu 20.01 on Oracle VirtualBox
- Install Docker & Kubernetes using Minikube on Ububtu OS
- Install Istio and Deploy the sample Microservice application
The article uses the following versions :
- Windows 10 64 bit
- Oracle Virtualbox v 6.1.22
- Minikube
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Part 1 : Install Ubuntu 20.04 on Oracle VirtualBox
Approx. time required : 60–90 minutes
Download the latest version of Oracle VirtualBox and install it
- Link to the Downloads Page : https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
- Direct link to Win Installer : https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.1.22/VirtualBox-6.1.22-144080-Win.exe
Download the latest version of Ubuntu ISO Image
- Link to the Downloads Page : https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop
- Direct link to ISO Image : https://releases.ubuntu.com/20.04.2.0/ubuntu-20.04.2.0-desktop-amd64.iso
Open the VirtualBox Application and Click on the New Button
In the screen that opens, use the below options :
- Name : Provide a name for your Virtual Machine
- Machine Folder : Provide a Path for the VM (Leave it default if you are not sure)
- Type : Linux
- Version : Ubuntu (64-bit)
Select the Memory Size in the next screen
While it is recommended to use at least 4096 MB of RAM, please use as per your system’s configurations
In the next screen, select the default option ‘Create a virtual hard disk now’
In the next screen, select the default Hard disk file type (VDI VirtualBox Disk Image)
In the Storage options, I would recommend a Fixed size for better performance. However, there should not be any issues if you use Dynamically allocated as well.
If you are selecting Fixed Size, you get a prompt for the File Size. I would recommend at least 20 GB.
In case you do not have 20 GB of free space available, proceed with default
Please wait a few seconds while the fixed storage is being created
Once ready, you should see a screen something similar like this
Select the VM that was just created and click on Start
In the next screen, select the Ubuntu ISO image you downloaded earlier and click on Start
Please wait a few minutes while the ISO Image boots up
In the next few screens that appear :
Click on Install Ubuntu
Select the Language and Keyboard Layout (select default)
Select Normal Installation and check the Download Updates while Installing Ubuntu option
Select Erase disk and install Ubuntu and click on Install Now
(Don’t worry. This will not erase your Hard Drive :-) )
In the prompt you get for confirmation, click on Continue
Select the region / time-zone you are currently in
Provide your name, username and password. This is to be used to login to the Ubuntu Guest OS that gets installed
Hold back and relax !
Now is the time to get a cup of Coffee :)
The installation will take around 10–30 minutes to complete
(Depending upon your system specifications, the installation time may vary)
Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to Restart. Please proceed with the restart.
If you get a screen saying “Please remove the installation medium, then press ENTER:” ….., well ……! just press Enter.
Once the system boots up, Skip the Connect online accounts option and click Next a few times until you are greeted with the Ubuntu home screen
You are now all set to go to the next part of the series !
(The below steps are optional and recommended for enhanced user experience)
If you are prompted to install any Software updates, please proceed to do so followed by a System Restart
Next, click on Devices and select ‘Install Guest Additions CD Image’ and click on ‘Run’
While this has some known issues and if you run into one like below :
This system is currently not set up to build kernel modules.
Please install the gcc make perl packages from your distribution.
Close the terminal, open a new one (Ctrl + Alt + T) and run the below command which should do the trick :)
sudo apt updatesudo apt install -y virtualbox-guest-utils virtualbox-guest-dkms
This completes the entire setup of Part-1 and you should be all set to start the next phase.
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