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Learn how to effectively manage CPU usage in `Kubernetes Minikube`, especially when working with multiple pods and deployments. This guide will guide you through resolving common issues related to global CPU limitations.
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Understanding Kubernetes Minikube CPU Usage Limits and How to Work Around Them

If you're working with Kubernetes Minikube on a powerful machine, like a home PC equipped with Ubuntu 20.04 and a robust AMD 3950x processor, you might be puzzled by the global CPU limits you're encountering. For instance, you may have created multiple deployments, yet find that the total CPU usage remains capped, despite having the hardware capabilities to support more. This guide dives into why this limitation occurs and what you can do to circumvent it.

The Problem: Global CPU Limitation

What’s Happening?

In a typical Minikube setup, the default configuration comes with a preset limit on CPU usage across all pods. This limit can restrict the full utilization of your system's resources. In the scenario described, a user reports that, despite creating two deployments with multiple replicas, the entire CPU usage across pods is capped at a total of 2 CPU cores. This leads to underutilization of the available resources.

Key Points:

Minikube: Typically runs as a Docker container with default resource limits.

Deployments and Pods: Each deployment may define CPU limits that are still bound by the global settings.

Example Scenario:

Deployments: Two, with three replicas each.

Desired Setup: Each pod can use 1 CPU core.

Real Output: Total CPU usage is perpetually 2 CPU cores, which indicates the global constraint in place.

This begs the question: Is it possible to allow multiple pods with each having a 1 CPU limit?

The Solution: Adjusting Minikube Settings

Step-by-Step Fix

Stop Minikube: You need to halt any current Minikube operations. This can be done using the command:

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Delete the Existing Minikube Instance: It’s crucial to remove the existing instance to clear any previous configurations that might be affecting resource allocation:

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Restart Minikube with Custom CPU Limit: Finally, restart Minikube with a higher CPU limit that suits your requirements. For example, if your machine can handle it, you might specify 16 CPUs:

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Important Considerations

Node Resource Limits: Make sure to assess your machine’s capabilities before setting these limits. In this case, a powerful setup with 128 GB RAM can comfortably handle higher CPU allocations.

Ongoing Monitoring: After making these adjustments, keep an eye on CPU usage using the kubectl top pod command to verify that your changes have taken effect.

Benefits of Adjusting CPU Limits

Improved Resource Utilization: With higher limits, you can run more extensive workloads without reaching CPU caps too quickly.

Enhanced Performance: More CPU resources can lead to improved performance of applications running within your Kubernetes setup.

Conclusion

By understanding the global CPU limitations that come default with Kubernetes Minikube and knowing how to adjust the settings, you can effectively optimize your deployments. Simply stop, delete, and restart Minikube with the desired CPU limits. Empowering your Kubernetes environment in this way ensures your applications run efficiently, fully leveraging your machine's capabilities.

Now, unleash the full potential of your Kubernetes Minikube setup, and experiment with more resource-intensive deployments!