Deploy the backuppc helm chart on Kubernetes

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To deploy the `backuppc` Helm chart on a Kubernetes cluster using Pulumi, we can utilize the `kubernetes.helm.v3.Chart` resource. This resource allows us to deploy a Helm chart from a repository or a local path, specifying values to customize the deployment as needed.

Before we proceed with the Pulumi code in TypeScript, you should ensure that you have the following prerequisites ready:

1. A configured Kubernetes cluster where you have administrative access.
2. `kubectl` configured to communicate with your Kubernetes cluster.
3. Pulumi CLI installed and configured for use.

In the Pulumi TypeScript program below, we will define a Pulumi stack that uses the `kubernetes.helm.v3.Chart` resource to deploy the `backuppc` chart. If the `backuppc` chart is available in the default Helm repository, we don't need to specify a custom repository. Otherwise, we would need to identify the correct repository URL and use the `repo` argument to point to it.

The `values` argument of the `Chart` resource can be used to customize the deployment, such as setting resource limits, service accounts, persistent volume configurations, etc. Make sure to adjust these as necessary to match your environment and requirements.

Here's a Pulumi TypeScript program that performs the deployment:

```typescript
import * as kubernetes from "@pulumi/kubernetes";

// Define the namespace where the chart will be installed.
const namespaceName = "backuppc-namespace";

// Create a Kubernetes Namespace where the Helm chart will be deployed.
const ns = new kubernetes.core.v1.Namespace(namespaceName, {
    metadata: {
        name: namespaceName,
    },
});

// Deploy the Backuppc Helm chart.
const backuppcChart = new kubernetes.helm.v3.Chart("backuppc", {
    chart: "backuppc",
    namespace: namespaceName,
    // If the Backuppc chart requires a custom repository, uncomment the following line and
    // replace the URL with the chart's repository URL.
    // repo: "https://custom-repo-url/charts",
    values: {
        // Specify any custom values for the chart
        // For example, to customize the persistent volume claim:
        // persistence: {
        //     size: "10Gi",
        // },
    },
}, { namespace: ns }); // Associate the chart instance with the created namespace.

// Export the Namespace name and the Chart details.
export const backuppcNamespace = ns.metadata.name;
export const backuppcChartResources = backuppcChart.resources;
```

In this Pulumi program, we are:

1. Importing the necessary `@pulumi/kubernetes` package to interact with Kubernetes resources.
2. Creating a new Kubernetes namespace for the `backuppc` deployment to keep it isolated from other applications.
3. Utilizing the `kubernetes.helm.v3.Chart` resource to deploy the `backuppc` helm chart. We comment on where to include the repository URL if it's hosted in a custom repository.
4. Optionally setting values that customize the Helm chart deployment to suit your needs, such as persistence settings or other configurable parameters in the chart's values.
5. Exporting the namespace and details of the deployed resources for easy access and reference.

Remember to replace the placeholder values such as `https://custom-repo-url/charts` with the actual values relevant to your use case and adjust the `values` property based on `backuppc` Helm chart's requirements.

After writing your Pulumi program, you can deploy it by running the following commands in your terminal:

```bash
pulumi up
```

This command will prompt you to review the changes before applying them. Once you confirm, Pulumi will proceed with the deployment of the Helm chart on the Kubernetes cluster you have configured.

Please make sure to review the `backuppc` Helm chart values and adjust them according to your requirements, taking into account resource requirements, storage, authentication, and any other important configuration.