# KubeSphere

Generated on 16 Mar 2022 from [the KubeSphere catalog page](https://marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/kubesphere)

[KubeSphere](https://kubesphere.io/) is a distributed operating system for cloud-native application management, using Kubernetes as its kernel. It provides a plug-and-play architecture, allowing third-party applications to be seamlessly integrated into its ecosystem.

It boasts abundant functionalities essential for enterprise Kubernetes strategies, such as **multi-cloud and multi-cluster management, DevOps (CI/CD), application lifecycle management, observability, service mesh, multi-tenancy, storage and networking management.**

KubeSphere has open source in its genes and enjoys great support from the community. Professional technical support is also available now. Subscribe to the [KubeSphere Enterprise Support](https://kubesphere.cloud/en/ticket/) to achieve business targets with help from the KubeSphere Team.

## Software Included

| Package | Version | License |
|---|---|---|
| [KubeSphere](https://github.com/kubesphere/kubesphere) | [v3.2.1](https://github.com/kubesphere/kubesphere/releases/tag/v3.2.1) | [Apache 2.0](https://github.com/kubesphere/kubesphere/blob/master/LICENSE) |

## Creating an App using the Control Panel

Click the **Deploy to DigitalOcean** button to install a Kubernetes 1-Click Application. If you aren’t logged in, this link will prompt you to log in with your DigitalOcean account.

[![Deploy to DO](https://www.deploytodo.com/do-btn-blue.svg)](https://cloud.digitalocean.com/kubernetes/clusters/new?addonslug=kubesphere&nodePools=s-1vcpu-2gb%3A3)

## Creating an App using the API

In addition to creating KubeSphere using the control panel, you can also use the [DigitalOcean API](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api). As an example, to create a 3 node DigitalOcean Kubernetes cluster made up of Basic Droplets in the SFO2 region, you can use the following `doctl` command. You need to authenticate with `doctl` with your [API access token](https://docs.digitalocean.com/reference/api/create-personal-access-token/index.html.md) and replace the `$CLUSTER_NAME` variable with the chosen name for your cluster in the command below.

```shell
doctl kubernetes clusters create --size s-4vcpu-8gb $CLUSTER_NAME --1-clicks kubesphere
```

## Getting Started After Deploying KubeSphere

After you have successfully installed KubeSphere on your DigitalOcean Kubernetes cluster, follow the instructions below to explore KubeSphere.

### Log in to the KubeSphere web console

1. Go to the Kubernetes Dashboard provided by DigitalOcean and select the **kubesphere-system** namespace.
2. In **Services** under **Service**, edit the Service **ks-console**.
3. Change `spec.type` from `NodePort` to `LoadBalancer`. Save the file when you finish.
4. Access the KubeSphere web console with the default account and password (`admin/P@88w0rd`) through the endpoint generated by DigitalOcean.

### Use the multi-tenancy system of KubeSphere

Follow the operations described in [Create Workspaces, Projects, Users and Roles](https://kubesphere.io/docs/quick-start/create-workspace-and-project/) to have a quick look at the multi-tenancy system of KubeSphere.

### Deploy cloud-native applications on KubeSphere

Follow the operations described in [Deploy and Access Bookinfo](https://kubesphere.io/docs/quick-start/deploy-bookinfo-to-k8s/) and [Compose and Deploy WordPress](https://kubesphere.io/docs/quick-start/wordpress-deployment/) to learn how to deploy cloud-native applications on KubeSphere.

### Enable pluggable components on KubeSphere

To drive your business results, find out more of the pluggable components provided by KubeSphere:

- [KubeSphere App Store](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/app-store/)
- [KubeSphere DevOps System](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/devops/)
- [KubeSphere Logging System](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/logging/)
- [KubeSphere Events System](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/events/)
- [KubeSphere Alerting System](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/alerting/)
- [KubeSphere Auditing Log System](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/auditing-logs/)
- [KubeSphere Service Mesh (Istio-based)](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/service-mesh/)
- [KubeEdge](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/kubeedge/)
- [Network Policies](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/network-policy/)
- [Metrics Server](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/metrics-server/)
- [Service Topology](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/service-topology/)
- [Pod IP Pools](https://kubesphere.io/docs/pluggable-components/pod-ip-pools/)

### Manage multiple Kubernetes clusters on KubeSphere

Experience easy-to-use multi-cloud and multi-cluster management with [KubeSphere Federation](https://kubesphere.io/docs/multicluster-management/introduction/kubefed-in-kubesphere/).

### Use a cluster-scope gateway on KubeSphere

Manage network on your Kubernetes cluster through [a cluster gateway](https://kubesphere.io/docs/cluster-administration/cluster-settings/cluster-gateway/).

## See also

- [Cluster Administration](https://kubesphere.io/docs/cluster-administration/)
- [Workspace Administration and User Guide](https://kubesphere.io/docs/workspace-administration/)
- [Project User Guide](https://kubesphere.io/docs/project-user-guide/)
- [FAQ](https://kubesphere.io/docs/faq/)