Join k8s cluster as master and or worker by introducing host, id and hash information to VyOS configuration
Utilize existing podman integration to drive cluster’s work
Provide kubectl as a tool for cluster management
Create a proof of concept merge request to trigger review (Not expected to hit main but to create a first picture which can be discussed)
Questions:
I already have an account for VyOS development portal, what else?
I do not know VyOS architecture and internals aside of default debian stuff, are there docs?
I do not have a proper development environment yet, what does proper mean?
I do not know how to get development cycles efficient (rebuilding whole router image, redeploy it as VM, …?)
I do not know how to effectively debug
Further goals
Build cluster from scratch using VyOS configuration.
Spawn a kubernetes cluster across the world by just setting up vyos appliances everywhere as a swarm, the infrastructure below shall not matter as long as routes are provided (auto OpenVPN bridging)
I’ll try my best to answer your questions one by one.
VyOS Development Portal - Having an account for the VyOS development portal is a great start! You can access various development resources, participate in discussions, and collaborate with other community members. Don’t forget to join our Slack channel - Slack Invite Link to engage with the community in real-time.
VyOS Architecture and Documentation - To get familiar with VyOS architecture and internals beyond the default Debian stuff, our official documentation is the go-to resource. Here’s the link to get you started: VyOS Documentation. The documentation covers a wide range of topics, helping you understand VyOS at a deeper level. Here are other resources: Build VyOS and VyOS Knowledge Base.
Proper Development Environment - A proper development environment ensures you can efficiently compile and test changes. You can refer to these guides for settings your development environment: Building VyOS and Development Process.
Efficient Development Cycles - To optimize your development cycles, consider using vyos-build to build specific parts of VyOS instead of the entire image and keep up to date on releases.
Effective Debugging - Debugging is a crucial aspect of the development process. VyOS is built on Debian, so many standard Debian debugging techniques. You may find this document on debugging VyOS useful: Debugging VyOS.
I’ll continue researching to provide you with more helpful insights. If I come across any additional information, I’ll be sure to share it with you.