Pre-provisioned Install in a Non-air-gapped Environment

In pre-provisioned environments, DKP handles your cluster’s lifecycle including installation, upgrade, and node management. DKP installs Kubernetes, monitoring and logging apps, as well as its own user interface.

In an environment with access to the Internet, you retrieve artifacts from specialized repositories dedicated to them, such as Docker® images contained in DockerHub, and Helm™ Charts that come from a dedicated Helm Chart repository. However, in an air-gapped environment, you need local repositories to store Helm charts, Docker images, and other artifacts. Tools such as JFrog™, Harbor™, and Nexus™ handle multiple types of artifacts in one local repository.

If desired, a local registry can also be used in a non-air-gapped environment for purposes of speed and security. To do so, add the Pre-provisioned Air-gapped Define Environment steps to your non-air-gapped installation process.

Installation Process