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title: "Setup a HA Kubernetes cluster Part II - Cluster initialization with Terraform"
date: 2023-06-09
description: "Follow this opinionated guide as starter-kit for your own Kubernetes platform..."
tags: ["kubernetes", "terraform", "hetzner", "k3s", "gitops"]
draft: true
---

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Build your self-hosted Kubernetes cluster and be free from any SaaS solutions by following this opinionated guide 🎉
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1. Terraform
2. K3S usage
3. Hetzner CSI drivers

## 1st check ✅

We now have a working cluster, let's install [a load balanced ingress controller for external access through SSL]({{< ref "/posts/12-build-your-kubernetes-cluster-part-3" >}}) and proper HA storage.