Testing OpenCloud Helm Charts on macOS
We've prepared comprehensive guides for testing OpenCloud Helm charts on macOS using Rancher Desktop. These guides cover both development and production chart setups.
Available Guides
Development Chart Guide
This guide shows you how to set up a local Kubernetes environment on macOS using Rancher Desktop for developing and testing the OpenCloud DEV Helm chart. The DEV chart is simpler and deploys a single container with all OpenCloud services.
Production Chart Guide
This guide provides instructions for setting up a more complex environment for testing the production chart, which includes Gateway API controllers, DNS configuration, and TLS setup.
Comparison of Charts
| Feature | Development Chart | Production Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment Model | Single container | Microservices |
| Resource Usage | Lower | Higher |
| Configuration Options | Limited | Extensive |
| Production Similarity | Low | High |
| Startup Time | Fast | Slower |
| Best for | Quick testing | Production-like testing |
Choose the appropriate guide based on your testing needs.