Kubernetes-Kubesim

Kubernetes-Kubesim is a lightweight simulator of a Kubernetes-style control plane built with Flask and Docker. It simulates node registration, heartbeat handling, pod scheduling, and node failure/recovery. The simulator can be controlled via both a simple CLI and a RESTful API.

Project Context

This project was created as part of the Cloud Computing course at PES University, where we explored key concepts in distributed systems, containerization, and Kubernetes-like architectures. The objective was to implement a lightweight simulator to understand node management, pod scheduling, and fault tolerance, which are core features of the Kubernetes control plane.

Features

• Node Registration & Heartbeat Handling
  Register nodes, manage heartbeats, and simulate node failure/recovery in a Kubernetes-like environment.

• Pod Scheduling
  Launch and manage pods with defined resource requirements (e.g., CPU allocation).

• Persistent Storage
  Supports data persistence by binding volumes for maintaining state between runs.

• CLI and RESTful API
  Easily interact with the simulator using either the command line or HTTP API.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: Flask (Python)
• Containerization: Docker
• Database: SQLite (cluster state storage)
• Simulator Interface: CLI & RESTful API

Repository

Explore the full project here: Kubernetes-Kubesim GitHub Repository

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Feel free to fork, contribute, or report any issues. Simulate Kubernetes-like control planes with Kubernetes-Kubesim!