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This lesson explains the steps required to install Helm, a package manager for Kubernetes. Before starting, ensure you have a functioning Kubernetes cluster and that kubectl is properly configured. Verify that your kubeconfig file contains the correct credentials to access your Kubernetes cluster.
Make sure your system has access to a working Kubernetes cluster and that kubectl is set up correctly. A valid kubeconfig file is essential for Helm to connect to your cluster.
Helm is compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS. This guide focuses on installing Helm on Linux systems.

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Installing Helm on Linux

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Using Snap

If your system supports Snap, you can install Helm using the command below. The --classic option offers a more relaxed sandbox environment, enabling Helm to easily locate your kubeconfig file in your home directory and connect to your Kubernetes cluster: 
sudo snap install helm --classic

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Using APT (Debian/Ubuntu)

For apt-based systems such as Debian or Ubuntu, follow these steps to add the Helm package repository and its signing key, then install Helm: 
curl https://baltocdn.com/helm/signing.asc | sudo apt-key add -
sudo apt-get install apt-transport-https --yes
echo "deb https://baltocdn.com/helm/stable/debian/ all main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/helm-stable-debian.list
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install helm

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Using PKG

On systems that support PKG, you can install Helm with the following command: 
pkg install helm
For the most current installation procedures, always refer to the official Helm documentation.

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Conclusion

With Helm installed, you are now ready to explore its capabilities in your lab environment. This guide provided step-by-step instructions for various Linux distributions to help streamline your Helm installation process. Happy Helming!

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