Deploy Camunda 7 on Kubernetes – Step by Step Guide

 Deploying Camunda 7 on Kubernetes is the best way to run BPM workflows in a scalable and production-ready environment.

In this guide, you will learn:

  • Prerequisites

  • Kubernetes deployment using Helm

  • Database configuration

  • Accessing Camunda Web Apps

  • Production best practices

📌 What is Camunda 7?

Camunda 7 is an open-source BPM platform that supports:

  • BPMN 2.0

  • DMN

  • CMMN

  • Embedded & Standalone deployment

It is widely used for workflow automation in enterprise systems.

🧰 Prerequisites

Before deploying, ensure you have:

  • Kubernetes cluster (Minikube / AKS / EKS / GKE)

  • kubectl installed

  • Helm installed

  • PostgreSQL or external DB

  • Docker (optional for custom image)

🛠 Step 1: Add Camunda Helm Repository

Camunda provides official Helm charts.

helm repo add camunda https://helm.camunda.io
helm repo update

🛠 Step 2: Create Namespace

kubectl create namespace camunda

🛠 Step 3: Install Camunda 7 via Helm

helm install camunda camunda/camunda-platform \
  --namespace camunda

This deploys:

  • Camunda Webapps

  • REST API

  • Embedded H2 Database (default)

📷 Kubernetes Camunda Deployment Architecture

🛠 Step 4: Check Running Pods

kubectl get pods -n camunda

You should see pods like:

  • camunda-platform-xxx

  • postgresql-xxx

🛠 Step 5: Expose the Service

To access Camunda locally:

kubectl port-forward svc/camunda-platform 8080:80 -n camunda

Now open:

http://localhost:8080

Default login:

demo / demo

🛠 Step 6: Configure External Database (Production)

For production, do NOT use H2.

Edit values.yaml:

postgresql:
  enabled: true
  postgresqlUsername: camunda
  postgresqlPassword: camunda
  postgresqlDatabase: camunda

Then upgrade:

helm upgrade camunda camunda/camunda-platform \
  -f values.yaml \
  --namespace camunda

🛠 Step 7: Enable Ingress (Optional)

If running on cloud:

ingress:
  enabled: true
  hosts:
    - name: camunda.yourdomain.com

Apply upgrade again.

📷 Camunda 7 Web Apps on Kubernetes

You can access:

  • Cockpit

  • Tasklist

  • Admin

  • REST API

🔐 Production Best Practices

✔ Use external PostgreSQL
✔ Enable persistent volumes
✔ Configure resource limits
✔ Use Ingress + HTTPS
✔ Secure with Keycloak / OAuth
✔ Disable demo user

⚡ Scaling Camunda 7

Increase replicas:

replicaCount: 3

Then:

helm upgrade camunda camunda/camunda-platform -n camunda

Kubernetes will load balance traffic automatically.

🧪 Troubleshooting

Check logs:

kubectl logs <pod-name> -n camunda

Common issues:

  • DB connection failure

  • Wrong namespace

  • Insufficient memory

📋 Deployment Checklist

✔ Helm installed
✔ Namespace created
✔ Database configured
✔ Pods running
✔ Service exposed
✔ Ingress enabled

🎯 Conclusion

Deploying Camunda 7 on Kubernetes provides:

  • High availability

  • Auto scaling

  • Cloud-native architecture

  • Production reliability

Using Helm makes deployment simple and manageable.


💼 Professional Support Available

If you are facing issues in real projects related to enterprise backend development or workflow automation, I provide paid consulting, production debugging, project support, and focused trainings.

Technologies covered include Java, Spring Boot, PL/SQL, Azure, CMS and workflow automation (jBPM, Camunda BPM, RHPAM).


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