"How to install the tools required for deploying CAP applications in the SAP BTP, Kyma runtime. [kubectl](https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl/) [kubelogin](https://github.com/int128/kubelogin) [helm](https://helm.sh/docs/intro/install/) [pack](https://buildpacks.io/docs/tools/pack/#install) A container management app such as [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/) or [Rancher Desktop](https://rancherdesktop.io/)."

"What do I need before I start?"

" You\u0026rsquo;ve configured the respective entitlements, enabled the Kyma runtime in your subaccount, and created an SAP HANA Cloud service instance in the SAP BTP cockpit. Follow the steps in the Setting Up SAP BTP and Kyma Runtime for Deployment tutorial that is part of the Application Lifecycle Management using CAP Operator tutorial group. You have an enterprise global account in SAP BTP. To use services for free, you can sign up for an SAP BTPEA (SAP BTP Enterprise Agreement) or a Pay-As-You-Go for SAP BTP global account and use the free tier services only. See Using Free Service Plans. You have a platform user. See User and Member Management. You\u0026rsquo;re an administrator of the global account in SAP BTP. You have a subaccount in SAP BTP to deploy the services and applications. For Windows, you need Chocolatey. Chocolatey is a package manager that speeds up and eases installation of the tools in this tutorial. See how to install Chocolatey in Setup/Install. You\u0026rsquo;ve prepared a container registry and you\u0026rsquo;ve logged in to the container registry through your CLI. A container registry is a repo where you can push your Docker images. You can use any container registry offering as long as it can be reached from the public internet. In case if you don\u0026rsquo;t have access to a container registry, you can make use of the Docker Registry Community Module from Kyma. "

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🎓beginner ⏱35 min SAP CAP Operator Kubernetes Environment Beginner Cloud Operations SAP Cloud Application Programming Model Node Js SAP Business Technology Platform SAP BTP Kyma Runtime 0/6

Overview

🎓 beginner ⏱ 35 min. SAP CAP Operator Kubernetes EnvironmentBeginnerCloud OperationsSAP Cloud Application Programming ModelNode JsSAP Business Technology PlatformSAP BTP Kyma Runtime

You will learn

✔How to install the tools required for deploying CAP applications in the SAP BTP, Kyma runtime.
✔kubectl
✔kubelogin
✔helm
✔pack
✔A container management app such as Docker Desktop or Rancher Desktop.

A Anirudh Prasad April 1, 2026

Created by January 30, 2026

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Prerequisites

You’ve configured the respective entitlements, enabled the Kyma runtime in your subaccount, and created an SAP HANA Cloud service instance in the SAP BTP cockpit. Follow the steps in the Setting Up SAP BTP and Kyma Runtime for Deployment tutorial that is part of the Application Lifecycle Management using CAP Operator tutorial group.
You have an enterprise global account in SAP BTP. To use services for free, you can sign up for an SAP BTPEA (SAP BTP Enterprise Agreement) or a Pay-As-You-Go for SAP BTP global account and use the free tier services only. See Using Free Service Plans.
You have a platform user. See User and Member Management.
You’re an administrator of the global account in SAP BTP.
You have a subaccount in SAP BTP to deploy the services and applications.
For Windows, you need Chocolatey. Chocolatey is a package manager that speeds up and eases installation of the tools in this tutorial. See how to install Chocolatey in Setup/Install.
You’ve prepared a container registry and you’ve logged in to the container registry through your CLI. A container registry is a repo where you can push your Docker images. You can use any container registry offering as long as it can be reached from the public internet. In case if you don’t have access to a container registry, you can make use of the Docker Registry Community Module from Kyma.

Steps

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Step 1 Install kubectl

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To install kubectl, run the following command:

Shell/Bash

brew install kubectl

Check if the installation is successful:

Shell/Bash

kubectl version --client

You see a version number.

You can install kubectl using Chocolatey.

To install kubectl, run the following command:

Shell/Bash

choco install kubernetes-cli

Check if the installation is successful:

Shell/Bash

kubectl version --client

You see something like: Client Version: version.Info{Major:"1", Minor:"19", GitVersion:"v1.19.3", GitCommit:"1e11e4a2108024935ecfcb2912226cedeafd99df", GitTreeState:"clean", BuildDate:"2020-10-14T12:50:19Z", GoVersion:"go1.15.2", Compiler:"gc", Platform:"windows/amd64"}

Follow the instructions for your preferred way of installing kubectl at Install and Set Up kubectl on Linux.

Step 2 Install kubelogin

To install kubelogin, run the following command:

Shell/Bash

brew install int128/kubelogin/kubelogin

See Setup in the kubelogin docs for more details.

You can install kubelogin using Chocolatey:

Shell/Bash

choco install kubelogin

See Setup in the kubelogin docs for more details.

To install kubelogin, run the following command:

Shell/Bash

brew install int128/kubelogin/kubelogin

See Setup in the kubelogin docs for more details.

Step 3 Log in to your Kyma cluster

Step 4 Install helm

There’s a multitude of options to install Helm. You can see the full list at Installing Helm. We have also listed some options:

To install Helm, run the following command:

Shell/Bash

brew install helm

There’s a multitude of options to install Helm. You can see the full list at Installing Helm. We have also listed some options:

You can install Helm using Chocolatey.

To install Helm, run the following command:

Shell/Bash

choco install kubernetes-helm

Check if the installation is successful:

Shell/Bash

helm version

You see something like version.BuildInfo{Version:"v3.8.0", GitCommit:"d14138609b01886f544b2025f5000351c9eb092e", GitTreeState:"clean", GoVersion:"go1.17.5"}.

Step 5 Install Paketo (pack)

Pack lets you build container images that are collaboratively maintained, making it easier to maintain and update.

Shell/Bash

brew install buildpacks/tap/pack

Pack lets you build container images that are collaboratively maintained, making it easier to maintain and update.

You can install pack using Chocolatey with the following command:

Shell/Bash

choco install pack

As an alternative, you can install pack manually:

Download pack for your platform from GitHub.
Extract the pack binary.
Enter Edit the System Environment Variables in the Windows search box (Windows icon in the task bar). The System Properties dialog is opened.
Choose Environment Variables….
Choose your Path environment variable under User Variables for <your_user_name> and choose Edit.
Choose Browse and navigate to the folder where you extracted the pack binary.
Choose OK to add pack to your Path environment variable.

Pack lets you build container images that are collaboratively maintained, making it easier to maintain and update.

Follow the instructions to install the pack CLI.

Step 6 Install a container management app

Kyma runs on containers. For this tutorial, you need an application that enables you to manage container images on your desktop (build, push, pull, and run) and a Docker-compatible command-line interface. We provide two examples - Docker Desktop and Rancher Desktop. You can choose one of these or any other app suitable for this purpose.

macOS: Download the installer from Install Docker Desktop on Mac and follow the instructions to install and set up Docker Desktop.
Windows: Download the installer from Install Docker Desktop on Windows and follow the instructions to install and set up Docker Desktop.

Resources

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1. Install kubectl

2. Install kubelogin

3. Log in to your Kyma cluster

4. Install helm

5. Install Paketo (pack)

6. Install a container management app

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