\n\n# ECK Operator Helm Chart\n\nElastic Cloud on Kubernetes (ECK) is a Kubernetes operator that simplifies deploying, managing, and operating the Elastic Stack on Kubernetes. The ECK Operator Helm chart automates deployment and configuration of ECK in Kubernetes clusters using Minimus images.\n\n\n## {{icon-list-search}} Prerequisites\n\n- A subscription to the Minimus images included in the chart\n- A running Kubernetes cluster (v1.21 or higher is recommended)\n- `kubectl` installed and configured\n- Helm v3.8 or higher for OCI support ([Installation instructions](https://helm.sh/docs/intro/install/))\n- Cluster Admin privileges\n\n**Note**: ECK requires Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) to be installed. The chart installs them automatically by default (`installCRDs=true`).\n\n

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\n\n## {{icon-rocket}}Try It Out\n\nIn this example we will deploy the ECK operator on a Kubernetes cluster using the Minimus ECK Operator Helm chart. The operator will provide Kubernetes-native management of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and other Elastic Stack components.\n\n

\n\n### Step 1: Start Cluster\n\n

\n\nIf you have a cluster to work with, skip this step. Otherwise, start a Minikube cluster. [Deployment instructions](https://minikube.sigs.k8s.io/docs/start/?arch=%2Flinux%2Fx86-64%2Fstable%2Fbinary+download)\n\n

\n\n### Step 2: Create Namespace\n\n

\n\nCreate a namespace:\n\n```\nkubectl create ns eck-operator\n```\n\n{{if-enterprise}}\n\nNext, create a Kubernetes secret for the Minimus token:\n\n```\nkubectl create secret docker-registry minimus-registry \\\n --docker-server=reg.mini.dev \\\n --docker-username=minimus \\\n --docker-password={{pull-token}} \\\n --namespace=eck-operator\n```\n\n{{/if-enterprise}}\n\n

\n\n### Step 3: Deploy the Helm Chart\n\n

\n\nDeploy the Minimus Helm chart:\n\n```\nhelm install my-eck-operator {{oci-url}} \\\n --version {{chart-version}} \\\n -n eck-operator \\\n --wait\n```\n\nIf you want to override the chart's defaults, go to the Values tab, save a copy locally with your changes. Deploy the chart with your overrides using `-f values.yaml`:\n\n```\nhelm install my-eck-operator {{oci-url}} \\\n --version {{chart-version}} \\\n -f values.yaml \\\n -n eck-operator \\\n --wait\n```\n\n

\n\n### Step 4: Verify ECK Operator is Running\n\n

\n\nConfirm the chart deployed successfully and the ECK operator started:\n\n```\nkubectl get pods -n eck-operator\n```\n\nYou should see output similar to:\n\n```\nNAME READY STATUS RESTARTS AGE\nelastic-operator-0 1/1 Running 0 2m\n```\n\n

\n\n### Step 5: Test Elasticsearch Deployment\n\n

\n\nCreate a minimal Elasticsearch cluster to verify the operator is working:\n\n```\ncat <\n\n### Step 6: Clean Up\n\n\n\nUninstall the chart and delete the namespace to remove all resources:\n\n```bash\nkubectl delete elasticsearch quickstart -n eck-operator\nhelm uninstall my-eck-operator -n eck-operator\nkubectl delete namespace eck-operator\n```\n\n

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\n\n## {{icon-info-circle}}Terms & Info\n\n

\n\n### Trademark\n\n

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\n\n### Disclaimer\n\n

\n\n\nImages are provided \"as-is\" without warranty of any kind. \"Hardened\" refers to the security configuration applied at the time of build and does not constitute a guarantee of ongoing security or absence of vulnerabilities. The free tier is provided without support, SLA, or guaranteed patching timelines. Security updates may be applied to paid subscriptions before or instead of free tier images. By pulling or using any image you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.minimus.io/terms-of-use).\n\n{{/if-anonymous}}\n\n\n

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