How To Set up a Simple Kubernetes Cluster on Google Cloud Platform

The Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides a clear and detailed explanation for getting started with Kubernetes, but can be overwhelming for developers without DevOps expertise. This post aims to show how to quickly set up a basic Kubernetes cluster using the GCP user interface, allowing users to deploy their first containerized web application. To get started, users must register for a GCP account, create a project, and then click on the console menu to create a new cluster, selecting options such as the Master version of Kubernetes and the default node pool. Once the cluster is set up, users can enable connections from outside their cluster by enabling APIs and creating a service account with the necessary permissions. With this setup, users can deploy their first app to their GCP cluster in minutes using tools like Humanitec, which bridges the gap between configuring deployment environments and deploying code to clusters.

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