Embark on a 44-minute journey exploring the challenges of setting up Kubernetes infrastructure without external dependencies. Learn how to build and manage an airgapped Kubernetes deployment, navigating through potential pitfalls and obstacles. Discover the intricacies of choosing the right distribution, implementing essential components like etcd and kubeapi, managing images and secrets, handling deployments, implementing service discovery, securing your cluster with PKI and certificates, and addressing security concerns. Gain insights into the complexities of maintaining such a system, even without external threats. While some familiarity with OCI/Docker containers is beneficial, the talk aims to be accessible to those with varying levels of Kubernetes experience.