How To Install Metrics Server on Kubernetes | Manifest File & Helm (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Sep 30, 2025
In this step-by-step tutorial, I will show you how to install the Metrics Server on Kubernetes using two methods:
✅ Method 1 – Install using a Manifest file
✅ Method 2 – Install using Helm
By the end of this video, you will be able to monitor your Kubernetes cluster’s CPU and memory usage with Metrics Server.
📍 Timestamps:
0:20 – What is Metrics Server?
1:06 – Install Metrics Server using Manifest File
4:24 – Install Metrics Server using Helm
6:26 – Validate & Test Metrics Server
📊 What You’ll Learn:
* What Kubernetes Metrics Server is and why it’s important
* How to deploy Metrics Server with a manifest file (with required modifications)
* How to install Metrics Server using Helm for easier management
* How to test Metrics Server with `kubectl top nodes` and `kubectl top pods`
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