Portainer for Kubernetes Series - How to Deploy Portainer on Kubernetes

In this step-by-step demo we walk through how to deploy Portainer on a Kubernetes cluster so you can gain full visibility, control and governance over your container infrastructure — without the usual complexity. What you’ll learn: - How to install Portainer’s Server and Agent components inside a Kubernetes environment - How to connect and manage one or more Kubernetes clusters from the Portainer UI - How you (and your team) can move from cluster setup to value in minutes This tutorial is ideal for: - DevOps engineers, platform teams and IT leaders looking for a simpler, unified way to manage Kubernetes + containers - Organisations adopting Kubernetes and seeking a no-fluff, click-ops friendly interface that scales to production - Anyone evaluating Portainer vs. other platforms (like OpenShift, Rancher, Mirantis) and wanting to see it in action Why Portainer? Portainer is built for both the operational expert and the container-curious. It’s designed to reduce mental load, accelerate time-to-value and enable teams to self-serve securely — while keeping governance, visibility and scale front-of-mind. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & goals 00:38 – Pre-Requirements 01:36 – Deploying Portainer Server using Helm 04:42 – Deploying Portainer Server using YAML Manifests 06:20 – Local Admin Account Setup 06:45 – Hands-on walkthrough: UI 07:17 – Closing Thoughts Resources & Links: Official docs: https://docs.portainer.io/start/install/server/kubernetes/baremetal Whitepaper: "How to build your own enterprise Kubernetes platform: https://www.portainer.io/whitepapers/how-to-build-your-own-enterprise-kubernetes-platform Try Portainer (get 3-node free): https://www.portainer.io/take-3 Join the conversation: comment below with your Kubernetes stack, challenges or the features you’d like to see. Subscribe & Stay Updated: If you found this useful, hit the Like button, Subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated on more how-to guides covering containers, Kubernetes, edge/IIoT and enterprise-grade platform strategy. Want us to dive deeper? Drop your topics in the comments and we’ll cover them in upcoming videos.