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+To set up a local Kubernetes cluster using Minikube with Calico for network policy and MetalLB for load balancing, follow these steps. This setup will help you deploy and test the demo application locally.
+
+### Step-by-Step Guide
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+- Install Minikube: Follow the [Minikube installation guide](https://minikube.sigs.k8s.io/docs/start/)
+- Install kubectl: Follow the [kubectl installation guide](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl/)
+
+### Setup Minikube with Calico and MetalLB
+
+#### 1. Start Minikube with Calico
+
+Start Minikube with the Calico CNI plugin:
+
+```bash
+minikube start --network-plugin=cni --cni=calico
+```
+
+Verify that Calico is running:
+
+```bash
+kubectl get pods -n kube-system | grep calico
+```
+
+#### 2. Set Up MetalLB
+
+1. **Install MetalLB**
+
+   Apply the MetalLB manifests:
+
+   ```bash
+   kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/metallb/metallb/v0.12.1/manifests/namespace.yaml
+   kubectl apply -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/metallb/metallb/v0.12.1/manifests/metallb.yaml
+   ```
+
+2. **Configure MetalLB**
+
+   Determine the IP address range that your Minikube cluster is using:
+
+   ```bash
+   minikube ip
+   ```
+
+   Let's assume your Minikube IP is `192.168.49.2`. Use an IP range in the same subnet for MetalLB (e.g., `192.168.49.30-192.168.49.40`).
+
+   Create a MetalLB configuration file:
+
+   ```yaml
+   # metallb-config.yaml
+   apiVersion: v1
+   kind: ConfigMap
+   metadata:
+     namespace: metallb-system
+     name: config
+   data:
+     config: |
+       address-pools:
+       - name: default
+         protocol: layer2
+         addresses:
+         - 192.168.49.30-192.168.49.40
+   ```
+
+   Apply the configuration:
+
+   ```bash
+   kubectl apply -f metallb-config.yaml
+   ```
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+# metallb-config.yaml
+apiVersion: v1
+kind: ConfigMap
+metadata:
+  namespace: metallb-system
+  name: config
+data:
+  config: |
+    address-pools:
+    - name: default
+      protocol: layer2
+      addresses:
+      - 192.168.49.30-192.168.49.40
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