Ever wanted cloud-like Kubernetes provisioning on your own hardware?
In this video, I’ll show how to use Cluster API (CAPI) with Proxmox VE to automate cluster creation in a home lab.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
Why I built a home lab and chose Proxmox VE
A complete walkthrough of my Proxmox setup, hardware, and NAS integration
What Cluster API is and how it works
A step-by-step guide to deploying Kubernetes clusters on Proxmox with CAPI
How to observe and monitor CAPI clusters using logs, CRDs, and metrics
GitHub Repository: all the code, templates, and setup instructions available in one place
Resources Mentioned:
Proxmox VE Download
Proxmox VE Docs
TrueNAS SCALE
Proxmox VE Install and Setup Tutorial
Cluster API Providers List
Image Builder for Proxmox Templates
Observability Tips:
Learn how to monitor your Cluster API setup using:
OpenTelemetry Collector
Kubernetes CRDs
Prometheus metrics
Custom dashboards