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In this lesson, we’ll cover the initial planning stages necessary for building a Raspberry Pi 5 cluster capable of running Docker Swarm. This process involves understanding the architecture, selecting hardware, and designing the network layout for your cluster.
A cluster consists of multiple computers (nodes) working together to perform tasks or run applications more efficiently than a single device could on its own. This setup is ideal for high-availability services, load balancing, and distributed computing tasks.
When planning a Raspberry Pi cluster, consider the roles each Pi will play:
Designing your network is crucial for communication between the Raspberry Pis and the outside world. Consider:
Docker Swarm turns a group of Docker hosts into a single, virtual Docker host. It’s a lightweight alternative to Kubernetes and is perfect for a Raspberry Pi cluster due to its simplicity and low resource requirements.
Planning is a critical first step in building a Raspberry Pi cluster. By understanding the cluster architecture, network requirements, and hardware considerations, you can ensure a smooth setup process for your Docker Swarm cluster. In the next lessons, we’ll dive deeper into setting up the Raspberry Pi OS, initializing Docker Swarm, and adding worker nodes to your cluster.
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