Welcome!
The workshop will introduce participants to Kubernetes, an open-source container orchestration platform. Kubernetes provides a scalable and efficient infrastructure for running applications in the cloud. It allows users to manage and automate the deployment, scaling, and monitoring of containerized applications. In the context of the CMS OpenData workshop, Kubernetes will be used to create an environment on Google Cloud Platform, enabling participants to run realistic physics analyses in the cloud.
Setup
In this pre-exercise, we will guide you through setting up a working cloud environment for running realistic physics analysis using Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Here are the steps to get started:
1. GCP (Google Cloud Platform):
To participate in this workshop, you will need a GCP account. Creating a GCP account allows you to access $300.00 USD in credit, which can be used within a period of 3 months. Please note that a credit or debit card is required during the account creation process. However, it’s important to mention that for the Cloud Computing lesson, we will provide temporary resources, so activating your own GCP account credit is not entirely necessary.
2. GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine):
For this Cloud Pre-exercise, you will need to create a Kubernetes cluster to run some tests. You have two options:
- GKE: Only if you opted to access the $300.00 USD in credit, you can create your cloud environment in GKE. Please do not forget to clean up (delete everything) when you are finished, since you can run out of credit and be charged respectively.
3. Prep-work Episodes:
You can refer to the cloud pre-exercises episodes of this lesson. These episodes will provide you with the basics to get started with your cloud environment.
4. Mattermost Cloud Pre-Exercises Channel:
Don’t forget to subscribe to the Mattermost cloud post-exercises channel. This channel will provide you with important updates, announcements, and any additional resources or support you may need throughout the workshop. It’s a valuable communication platform to stay connected with instructors and fellow participants.
We wish you good luck with the workshop! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance along the way. Enjoy the learning experience!