Play with Kubernetes

Play with Kubernetes (PWK) is free and is a great way to get your hands on a Kubernetes cluster without having to install anything. All you need is a computer, an internet connection, and an account on Docker Hub or GitHub. In my opinion, it's the fastest and easiest way to get your hands on Kubernetes.

However, it has limitations. For starters, it's a time-limited playground – you get a lab that lasts for 4 hours. It also lacks some integrations with external services such as cloud-based load-balancers. However, limitations aside, it's a great tool and I use it all the time.

Let's see what it looks like:

1. Point your browser at http://play-with-k8s.com.
2. Log in with your GitHub or Docker Hub account and click Start.
3. Click + ADD NEW INSTANCE from the navigation pane on the left of your browser.

   You will be presented with a Terminal window on the right of your browser. This is a Kubernetes node (node1).

4. Run a few...