Upgrade Kubernetes on AWS/Rancher . Rancher Kubernetes Engine

In this video, we provide a complete step-by-step guide for deploying a Kubernetes cluster using Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE) on AWS. We cover everything from setting up T3 medium instances, configuring the RKE cluster, creating the necessary Target Groups and Load Balancer, and finally installing the Rancher GUI for cluster management.

Topics Covered:
✅ Launching 6 instances (3 Masters & 3 Workers) with User Data
✅ Attaching EBS volumes and configuring IPs
✅ Downloading and setting up RKE binary
✅ Configuring NLB and Target Group for Kubernetes API
✅ Deploying the cluster using RKE commands
✅ Installing Rancher GUI on a dedicated host
✅ Verifying cluster nodes using `kubectl`

If you're looking for a hands-on Kubernetes cluster setup with Rancher, this tutorial is perfect for you!

Helpful Links:
- Rancher RKE GitHub Releases: [Link to RKE Binary Download]
- Rancher Official Documentation: [Link to Rancher Docs]

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction
0:07 - Overview of RKE and Rancher GUI
0:26 - Discussion on EKS Upgrade Strategy
1:00 - Deploying a 6-node Kubernetes Cluster
2:31 - Using On-Demand vs Spot Instances
4:11 - Creating New Node Groups for Upgrade
6:03 - Evacuating Jobs from Old Node Groups
7:48 - Draining Nodes and Moving Jobs
8:54 - Post-Upgrade Strategy and Rollback Plan
11:02 - Real-Time Upgrade Process
12:21 - Starting the Practical Session
12:57 - Launching 7 EC2 Instances
18:33 - Creating Target Group and Load Balancer
21:02 - Creating DNS Records in Route 53
22:25 - Deploying the Kubernetes Cluster
26:11 - Installing Rancher GUI
29:51 - Accessing Rancher GUI
31:05 - Importing the Kubernetes Cluster in Rancher GUI
35:19 - Scaling Deployments and Draining Nodes
37:06 - Upgrading and Draining Process Recap
37:26 - Cleanup: Terminating Instances and Deleting Resources
38:21 - Conclusion and Next Steps (Jenkins)

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[My_RocK_WorlD]

You are really different from other youtubers thanks a lot 😊

[NachiketKumar-hi]

Thanks you very much brother @sai
Its been a good time learning from u .. currently i am doing kubernetes playlist ..ur channel is a gem in cloud computing domain❤
Currently I am focusing on aws sysops administrator associate level level ..it is very helpfull..
BUT I WANT TO KNOW THAT.. TILL NOW IS YOUR CONTENT SUFFICIENT FOR AWS DEVOPS PROFESSIONAL EXAM

[abhilashtiwari]

thanks sai. can you take one video based on linux for advance topic like ftp, nfs selinux.

[ChanderSharma-hced]

Thanks you @ Sai Bro😊 but can you provide Devops Linux Videos

[vijaysrinivasarepalli]

Hi Sai Thank you for the Video.,
Can you please check the git repo i think all the scripts are not available (RKE-Needs)

[akashan]

Hi Bro Thanks for the Video Very Very gratefull, Please upload the Scripts in Mastering-Kubernetes Project