rook-ceph

Deploy a Rook Ceph cluster across Kubernetes nodes using Helm.

Updated May 19, 2024
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npx skills add https://github.com/kettleofketchup/dotfiles --skill rook-ceph
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Skill: rook-ceph
Source: https://github.com/kettleofketchup/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/rook-ceph
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kettleofketchup/dotfiles --skill rook-ceph

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires helm, kubectl, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Deploying Ceph storage across multiple Kubernetes nodes is complex and error-prone. This skill provides a reproducible, production-grade Rook Ceph deployment workflow, including operator installation and a multi-node cluster ready for production workloads.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Helm-based deployment of the Rook Ceph operator and a multi-node cluster with production settings (mon.count: 3, mgr.count: 2, replication size: 3, failure domain: host)
  • High availability and scalable storage managed by Rook Ceph in Kubernetes
  • Quick-start guidance for installing the operator, waiting for readiness, and deploying a cluster using a values file

Quick Start

Install the Rook Ceph operator and cluster using Helm and a values file:

  • Add the Rook Helm repository helm repo add rook-release https://charts.rook.io/release
  • Update repository helm repo update
  • Install operator helm install --create-namespace --namespace rook-ceph rook-ceph rook-release/rook-ceph
  • Wait for operator readiness kubectl -n rook-ceph wait --for=condition=ready pod -l app=rook-ceph-operator --timeout=300s
  • Install cluster with values file helm install --namespace rook-ceph rook-ceph-cluster --set operatorNamespace=rook-ceph rook-release/rook-ceph-cluster -f cluster-values.yaml

Frequently Asked Questions about rook-ceph

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I deploy a production-grade Rook Ceph cluster on Kubernetes using Helm?▼

To deploy a production-grade Rook Ceph cluster, install the Rook Ceph operator via Helm, wait for operator readiness, and apply a cluster values file to configure high-availability storage across multiple nodes.

What production settings are required for a multi-node Rook Ceph deployment?▼

Production Rook Ceph deployments require setting three monitors, two managers, replication size of three, and host-level failure domains to ensure high availability and data resilience across multiple Kubernetes nodes.

Do I need kubectl and Helm to install Rook Ceph storage in Kubernetes?▼

Yes, you need both Helm and kubectl to install the Rook Ceph operator, apply the cluster configuration, and validate component readiness within your Kubernetes environment.

How do I wait for Rook Ceph operator readiness before deploying the cluster?▼

Use kubectl to wait for the rook-ceph-operator pod condition to reach ready status with a 300-second timeout before proceeding to install the Rook Ceph cluster.

What problem does using Rook Ceph solve for Kubernetes storage?▼

Rook Ceph solves the complexity of deploying scalable and highly available block, object, and file storage across multiple Kubernetes nodes by providing a reproducible, production-grade automated workflow.