Deploy Production-Ready Kubernetes on Hetzner Cloud
9 days ago
- #Hetzner Cloud
- #Talos Linux
- #Kubernetes
- Hcloud Kubernetes is a Terraform module for deploying a managed Kubernetes cluster on Hetzner Cloud using Talos, a secure and minimal OS for Kubernetes.
- The module ensures high availability, autoscaling, and includes widely used Kubernetes components like Cilium CNI, Ingress NGINX, and Cert Manager.
- Talos Linux enhances security by removing SSH and shell access, using a secure API with mTLS, and following NIST and CIS hardening standards.
- The setup supports dual-stack networking (IPv4 and IPv6), encryption in transit (WireGuard/IPSec), and encryption at rest (LUKS2).
- Cluster deployment requires tools like Terraform, Packer, talosctl, and kubectl, with specific configurations for control plane and worker nodes.
- The module includes features like firewall protection, network segmentation, and storage options with Hetzner CSI and Longhorn.
- Talos Backup supports automated etcd snapshots with S3 storage, including Hetzner Object Storage and other providers.
- RBAC and OIDC integration allow for secure access control and authentication using external identity providers.
- Upgrades to Talos and Kubernetes versions are handled carefully, with major version changes in the module indicating compatibility updates.
- Contributions are welcome, and the project is licensed under MIT, acknowledging Talos Linux and Hetzner Cloud for their contributions.