Build a Home Kubernetes Cluster (with Raspberry Pi, SSDs, Tailscale & More)

🚀 I recently published a guide on Subnet Savy walking through how to build a production-style Kubernetes cluster using Raspberry Pi devices. If you're into self-hosting, homelabs, or edge computing, this one's for you.
🔧 What’s covered:
Setting up Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit)
Installing K3s or MicroK8s
Best SSDs & USB adapters for Pi storage
Networking with Tailscale, MetalLB & Ingress
Monitoring with Grafana & Prometheus
Recommended gear (cluster shelves, PoE, cooling)
Backups, power tips, and more
🧠 Why it matters: Running K8s on ARM has gotten a lot easier. This guide walks through building a lean, secure, and observable cluster you can actually use—for CI/CD pipelines, remote dev, or just for fun.
💡 Read the full post:
👉 https://subnetsavy.com/wp-content/uploads/articles/build-k8-pi.html
💬 I’d love feedback on the setup. Got suggestions? Alternative builds? Drop them here or hit me up on the site.
Happy hacking!
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