# Overview

In this self-paced exercise, you will learn how to create a **MKS cluster** integrated with **Cilium CNI** using **Rafay Blueprints**. You will also configure **Hubble** for enhanced network observability. By the end of this guide, you will have a fully functional MKS cluster with **Cilium** installed and **Hubble UI** enabled, allowing you to monitor cluster traffic using Cilium's observability features.

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## What Will You Do by Part

| Part | What will you do? |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | [Setup](https://docs.rafay.co/learn/quickstart/mks/mks_hub_cluster/setup/) \- Create a Cluster Blueprint with Cilium Add-On and configure it to enable Hubble and Hubble UI |
| 3 | [Create MKS Cluster](https://docs.rafay.co/learn/quickstart/mks/mks_hub_cluster/create-cluster/) \- Use the Cilium-enabled Blueprint |
| 4 | [Access Hubble UI](https://docs.rafay.co/learn/quickstart/mks/mks_hub_cluster/create-cluster/#access-hubble-ui-optional) \- Access and explore Hubble UI |

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## Assumptions

- You have access to **Rafay Console** and permissions to create **MKS Clusters** and **Blueprints**.
- You have machines with **Ubuntu operating system** for this demo, but you can use any supported operating system such as **RHEL**, **Ubuntu 24.04**, etc.

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## Key Concepts

- **Cilium CNI**: A Kubernetes-native networking solution using eBPF for high-performance networking, security, and observability.
- **Hubble**: A fully distributed networking and security observability platform built on top of Cilium.
- **Blueprints**: In Rafay, Blueprints allow you to package and apply configuration (such as CNIs, monitoring tools, and policies) to clusters during provisioning.

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