Cyclops - Kubernetes Made Easy

In this video, I review Cyclops, a powerful Kubernetes tool that simplifies the deployment of applications into your cluster. Cyclops offers a user-friendly interface and advanced features, making it easier than ever to manage your Kubernetes environments.

If you don't already have a local development cluster set up, check out my previous video where I demonstrate how to set up minikube on macOS:    • Kubernetes Playground: Setting Up Your Mac...  

For more information about Cyclops, visit their official website: cyclops-ui.com/

Topics:
00:00 Introduction to Cyclops
Overview of Cyclops as a tool for simplifying Kubernetes management.
Its usefulness for development teams interacting with Kubernetes.

00:46 Setup and Installation
Using Minikube for local development.
Installing Cyclops in a Kubernetes cluster using kubectl apply with YAML files.
Creating a namespace and setting up components like the UI and controller.

01:34 Starting and Accessing Cyclops
Forwarding internal ports to access Cyclops via localhost.
Navigating the Cyclops UI: modules, nodes, and templates.

02:35 Deploying Applications
Adding modules using pre-installed templates.
Customizing and deploying a demo application using NGINX.
Managing application instances and resources.

04:40 Scaling Applications
Editing deployments to scale the number of replicas.
Observing changes and status updates in the UI.

05:23 Monitoring and Resource Management
Viewing CPU, memory, and pod utilization in the Minikube cluster.
Accessing detailed information about running pods.

05:52 Deploying a Redis Database
Adding a Redis module and configuring settings such as authentication and replicas.

07:13 Managing Templates
Exploring default templates and their repositories.
Validating templates to ensure consistency with the remote repository.
Creating a custom template using a GitHub repository for WordPress.

10:04 Deploying WordPress
Configuring and deploying a WordPress instance using a custom template.
Setting up database and persistence settings.
Verifying the deployment and accessing the WordPress site.

17:25 Cyclops Features and Benefits
Simplifying the deployment and management of applications in Kubernetes.
Providing an easy-to-use interface for developers.