This guide explains how to set up an external IP for a bare metal Kubernetes cluster using MetalLB with BGP behind pfSense. It covers configuring pfSense with the FRR package for BGP, installing and configuring MetalLB, checking the deployment of MetalLB with NGINX service, configuring CoreDNS with the k8s_external plugin, and verifying DNS resolution. By following these steps, you can expose the external IP of load-balanced services using CoreDNS.

This post discusses the process of setting up Kafka on Kubernetes, including the challenges faced and how they were overcome. It covers the issue of persistent volume claims and the use of Rancher.io's local provisioner to manage storage. The deployment of Kafka using Helm is also explained. The post concludes by highlighting the future plans of collecting and processing data with DataBricks and the importance of Kafka in building a data-driven eCommerce platform.

Welcome to my new blog! Here, I will document my work, share future projects, and provide a comprehensive log of my professional journey. Expect detailed project logs, insights into upcoming work, and valuable knowledge-sharing articles. This blog aims to be both a personal record and a resource for others in the field. Engage with the content through comments and feedback as we embark on this exciting journey together.