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+# Running OpenMetadata in Kubernetes (Local with Docker Desktop)
+
+This guide walks you through setting up OpenMetadata in a local Kubernetes environment using Docker Desktop's built-in Kubernetes.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+### 1. Install Required Tools
+
+```bash
+# Install Helm (Kubernetes package manager)
+brew install helm
+
+# Verify kubectl is available (comes with Docker Desktop)
+kubectl version --client
+
+# Verify Docker Desktop Kubernetes is enabled
+kubectl cluster-info
+```
+
+### 2. Enable Kubernetes in Docker Desktop
+
+1. Open **Docker Desktop**
+2. Go to **Settings** → **Kubernetes**
+3. Check **"Enable Kubernetes"**
+4. Click **"Apply & Restart"**
+5. Wait for Kubernetes to start (green indicator)
+
+### 3. Verify Kubernetes is Running
+
+```bash
+# Check cluster status
+kubectl cluster-info
+
+# Check nodes
+kubectl get nodes
+
+# Should show: docker-desktop
+```
+
+## Step-by-Step Setup
+
+### Step 1: Start Local Dependencies (PostgreSQL + OpenSearch)
+
+OpenMetadata needs a database and search engine. We'll run these in Docker Compose:
+
+```bash
+cd docker/development/helm
+
+# Start PostgreSQL and OpenSearch
+docker-compose -f docker-compose-deps.yml up -d
+
+# Wait for services to be ready (2-3 minutes)
+docker-compose -f docker-compose-deps.yml logs -f
+
+# In another terminal, verify services are running:
+curl http://localhost:9200/_cluster/health
+docker exec openmetadata_postgres_test psql -U openmetadata_user -d openmetadata_db -c "SELECT 1"
+```
+
+**Services Started:**
+- **PostgreSQL**: `localhost:5433` (mapped from container port 5432)
+- **OpenSearch**: `localhost:9200`
+
+### Step 2: Clone OpenMetadata Helm Charts
+
+The Helm charts are in a separate repository:
+
+```bash
+# Clone the Helm charts repository
+cd ~/Projects  # or your preferred location
+git clone https://github.com/open-metadata/openmetadata-helm-charts.git
+cd openmetadata-helm-charts
+```
+
+### Step 3: Create Kubernetes Secrets
+
+Create the secrets that OpenMetadata expects:
+
+```bash
+# Create PostgreSQL secret
+kubectl create secret generic postgres-secrets \
+  --from-literal=openmetadata-postgres-password=openmetadata_password
+
+# Create Airflow secret (if using Airflow)
+kubectl create secret generic airflow-secrets \
+  --from-literal=openmetadata-airflow-password=admin
+
+# Verify secrets
+kubectl get secrets
+```
+
+### Step 4: Install OpenMetadata with Helm
+
+#### Option A: Kubernetes Native Pipeline Client (Recommended)
+
+This uses Kubernetes Jobs directly without Airflow:
+
+```bash
+# Navigate to the chart directory
+cd charts/openmetadata
+
+# Install OpenMetadata with K8s native configuration
+helm install openmetadata . \
+  --values /Users/dheerajrampally/Projects/OpenMetadata/docker/development/helm/values-k8s-test.yaml \
+  --namespace openmetadata \
+  --create-namespace \
+  --timeout 10m \
+  --wait
+
+# Check deployment status
+kubectl get pods -n openmetadata -w
+```
+
+#### Option B: With Airflow (Traditional)
+
+If you prefer using Airflow for pipeline orchestration:
+
+```bash
+helm install openmetadata . \
+  --values /Users/dheerajrampally/Projects/OpenMetadata/docker/development/helm/values-airflow-test.yaml \
+  --namespace openmetadata \
+  --create-namespace \
+  --timeout 10m \
+  --wait
+```
+
+### Step 5: Access OpenMetadata
+
+#### Port Forwarding (Easiest for Local)
+
+```bash
+# Forward OpenMetadata service to localhost
+kubectl port-forward -n openmetadata svc/openmetadata 8585:8585
+
+# Keep this terminal open, then access:
+# http://localhost:8585
+```
+
+#### Using LoadBalancer (Alternative)
+
+If your values file uses `LoadBalancer` service type:
+
+```bash
+# Check service external IP
+kubectl get svc -n openmetadata
+
+# Access via the external IP or localhost
+```
+
+### Step 6: Verify Installation
+
+```bash
+# Check all pods are running
+kubectl get pods -n openmetadata
+
+# Check OpenMetadata logs
+kubectl logs -n openmetadata -l app.kubernetes.io/name=openmetadata -f
+
+# Test health endpoint
+curl http://localhost:8585/api/v1/system/health
+
+# Test API
+curl http://localhost:8585/api/v1/system/config
+```
+
+## Configuration Details
+
+### Database Connection
+
+The configuration uses `host.docker.internal` to connect from Kubernetes pods to Docker containers:
+
+- **Host**: `host.docker.internal` (special DNS name for Docker Desktop)
+- **Port**: `5433` (PostgreSQL)
+- **Database**: `openmetadata_db`
+- **User**: `openmetadata_user`
+- **Password**: `openmetadata_password` (from secret)
+
+### Search Connection
+
+- **Host**: `host.docker.internal`
+- **Port**: `9200` (OpenSearch)
+- **Type**: OpenSearch
+
+### Kubernetes Pipeline Configuration
+
+When using K8s native pipeline client:
+- **Namespace**: `openmetadata-pipelines-test`
+- **Service Account**: `openmetadata-ingestion-test`
+- **Image**: `openmetadata/ingestion-base:1.12.0-SNAPSHOT`
+
+## Monitoring and Debugging
+
+### View Pod Logs
+
+```bash
+# OpenMetadata server logs
+kubectl logs -n openmetadata -l app.kubernetes.io/name=openmetadata -f
+
+# All pods in namespace
+kubectl logs -n openmetadata --all-containers=true -f
+```
+
+### Check Resource Status
+
+```bash
+# All resources in namespace
+kubectl get all -n openmetadata
+
+# Describe deployment
+kubectl describe deployment -n openmetadata openmetadata
+
+# Check events
+kubectl get events -n openmetadata --sort-by='.lastTimestamp'
+```
+
+### Check Pipeline Jobs (K8s Native)
+
+```bash
+# List pipeline namespace
+kubectl get namespace openmetadata-pipelines-test
+
+# Check service account and RBAC
+kubectl get serviceaccount,roles,rolebindings -n openmetadata-pipelines-test
+
+# List jobs
+kubectl get jobs -n openmetadata-pipelines-test
+
+# View job logs
+kubectl logs -n openmetadata-pipelines-test job/<job-name>
+```
+
+### Common Issues
+
+#### Pods Not Starting
+
+```bash
+# Check pod status
+kubectl describe pod -n openmetadata <pod-name>
+
+# Check for image pull errors
+kubectl get events -n openmetadata | grep -i "pull\|image"
+```
+
+#### Database Connection Issues
+
+```bash
+# Test connectivity from pod
+kubectl exec -n openmetadata deployment/openmetadata -- \
+  curl -v host.docker.internal:5433
+
+# Check if PostgreSQL is accessible
+docker exec openmetadata_postgres_test pg_isready -U openmetadata_user
+```
+
+#### Port Already in Use
+
+```bash
+# Check what's using port 8585
+lsof -i :8585
+
+# Use different port for port-forward
+kubectl port-forward -n openmetadata svc/openmetadata 8586:8585
+```
+
+## Updating Configuration
+
+### Update Helm Release
+
+```bash
+# Get current values
+helm get values openmetadata -n openmetadata
+
+# Upgrade with new values
+helm upgrade openmetadata . \
+  --values /path/to/values.yaml \
+  --namespace openmetadata \
+  --reuse-values
+```
+
+### Scale Deployment
+
+```bash
+# Scale OpenMetadata replicas
+kubectl scale deployment openmetadata -n openmetadata --replicas=2
+```
+
+## Cleanup
+
+### Remove OpenMetadata
+
+```bash
+# Uninstall Helm release
+helm uninstall openmetadata -n openmetadata
+
+# Delete namespace (removes all resources)
+kubectl delete namespace openmetadata
+
+# Clean up secrets
+kubectl delete secret postgres-secrets airflow-secrets
+```
+
+### Stop Dependencies
+
+```bash
+# Stop Docker Compose services
+cd docker/development/helm
+docker-compose -f docker-compose-deps.yml down
+
+# Remove volumes (optional - deletes data)
+docker-compose -f docker-compose-deps.yml down -v
+```
+
+## Quick Reference Commands
+
+```bash
+# Start everything
+cd docker/development/helm && docker-compose -f docker-compose-deps.yml up -d
+kubectl create secret generic postgres-secrets --from-literal=openmetadata-postgres-password=openmetadata_password
+helm install openmetadata ~/Projects/openmetadata-helm-charts/charts/openmetadata \
+  --values docker/development/helm/values-k8s-test.yaml \
+  --namespace openmetadata --create-namespace
+kubectl port-forward -n openmetadata svc/openmetadata 8585:8585
+
+# Check status
+kubectl get pods -n openmetadata
+kubectl logs -n openmetadata -l app.kubernetes.io/name=openmetadata -f
+
+# Access UI
+open http://localhost:8585
+
+# Stop everything
+helm uninstall openmetadata -n openmetadata
+kubectl delete namespace openmetadata
+cd docker/development/helm && docker-compose -f docker-compose-deps.yml down
+```
+
+## Default Credentials
+
+- **Username**: `admin`
+- **Password**: `admin`
+
+## Next Steps
+
+1. **Access the UI**: http://localhost:8585
+2. **Configure Data Sources**: Add connectors for your databases, warehouses, etc.
+3. **Run Ingestion**: Set up metadata ingestion pipelines
+4. **Explore Features**: Data discovery, lineage, quality, governance
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+- [OpenMetadata Helm Charts Repository](https://github.com/open-metadata/openmetadata-helm-charts)
+- [OpenMetadata Documentation](https://docs.open-metadata.org/)
+- [Kubernetes Documentation](https://kubernetes.io/docs/)