Infrastructure Image by BJS DevOps Kubernetes Infrastructure VM (Pre-Configured) Deploy Your Applications Without DevOps Complexity This VM image is purpose-built to deliver a seamless, pre-configured Kubernetes environment for developers, DevOps engineers, and organizations who want to skip the complex infrastructure setup and start deploying apps immediately. 1. Target Audience This image is ideal for: Developers needing a quick-start Kubernetes setup DevOps engineers building demo or test environments Organizations seeking a secure and production-ready Kubernetes node Teams aiming to reduce DevOps effort and infrastructure cost Whether for development, testing, or production, this VM has all the essential tools pre-installed. No prior DevOps or Kubernetes knowledge is required to get started. 2. Key Features Kubernetes Cluster with Pre-Configured Integrations: Nginx Ingress Controller – Expose services via public IP Calico CNI – Secure and scalable networking HashiCorp Vault (Standalone) – Secrets management with automated init/unseal Kubernetes Dashboard – Visual interface for monitoring and deployments Example Deployment – Get started with a working sample app Pre-installed Developer & Productivity Tools: Visual Studio Code PyCharm (Python IDE) Microsoft Teams & Slack Google Chrome & Microsoft Edge DisplayLink Driver (external monitor support) Nginx Web Server 3. Use Cases & Benefits Rapid Setup: Fully functional cluster within minutes Zero Configuration: All services auto-initialize on boot Built-in Security: Vault pre-integrated for secret storage Cost-Efficient: Save 25–30% compared to managed Kubernetes solutions Flexible Billing: Pay only when the VM is running Standalone Simplicity: Ideal for PoCs, dev environments, or small production deployments 4. No DevOps Experience Needed Even users without DevOps knowledge can host applications, APIs, and web services using this image. Simply start the VM and deploy via the provided tools. 5. Easy Access Your services can be exposed through the VM's public IP: Vault UI: http://:8200 Other apps and services: Routed via Nginx Ingress 6. Smart Automation on Boot A built-in runtime script ensures the cluster auto-configures at every boot: Updates IPs and hostnames Renews Kubernetes certificates Initializes and unseals Vault Makes your cluster production-ready with no manual intervention Get Started Today Enjoy the power of Kubernetes, the security of Vault, and the flexibility of a dedicated VM — all at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional cloud-managed solutions.