SeriesA guided journey · 6 parts

Introduction to NKP

From zero to a fully operational Nutanix Kubernetes Platform environment: the architecture and key concepts, prerequisites and deployment, air-gapped installs, day-2 configuration, workload clusters, and long-term operations.

Parts

78 min

Total read

Intermediate

Level

NKP / Konvoy / Kommander

Stack

Track your progress as you read each part

1Architecture & Key

2Prerequisites & Deployment

3Air-Gapped Deployment

4Day 2 Configuration

5Workload Clusters &

6Operations

The path

Six parts that take you from first principles to running clusters. Read them in order for the full picture, or jump to the topic you need.

Not started Part 1 Apr 4 ·11 min

Architecture & Key Concepts

A deep dive into NKP's architecture, cluster types, platform services, fleet management, and air-gapped deployment.

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Not started Part 2 Apr 5 ·20 min

Prerequisites & Deployment

Step-by-step guide to deploying an NKP management cluster on Nutanix AHV, from prerequisites to dashboard access.

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Not started Part 3 Apr 6 ·13 min

Air-Gapped Deployment

Two methods for deploying NKP without internet access: local registry mirror with Harbor, and direct bundle-based installation.

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Not started Part 4 Apr 7 ·15 min

Day 2 Configuration

Post-deployment configuration: LDAP/OIDC authentication with Dex, RBAC policies, storage backends, and platform customization.

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Not started Part 5 Apr 8 ·9 min

Workload Clusters & Applications

Creating managed workload clusters, deploying applications from the catalog, and setting up GitOps workflows with Flux CD.

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Not started Part 6 Apr 9 ·10 min

Operations

Running NKP in production: monitoring, logging, backup and restore, cluster upgrades, and troubleshooting patterns.

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Introduction to NKP

The path

Architecture & Key Concepts

Prerequisites & Deployment

Air-Gapped Deployment

Day 2 Configuration

Workload Clusters & Applications

Operations

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