Deploy the scheduling-srv helm chart on Kubernetes

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To deploy a Helm chart on Kubernetes using Pulumi, we'll use the `kubernetes.helm.v3.Chart` class from the Pulumi Kubernetes provider. This class represents a Helm chart in Kubernetes. Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes, which allows you to define, install, and upgrade even the most complex Kubernetes applications using charts.

Let's break down the steps we will follow to deploy the `scheduling-srv` Helm chart onto a Kubernetes cluster:

1. Import the necessary Pulumi and Kubernetes packages.
2. Create a new Kubernetes Helm Chart resource.
3. Specify the chart name, version, and any additional configuration values you want to override.
4. Export any stack outputs you may want to access after deployment, such as the service endpoint.

Below is the Pulumi TypeScript program that you can use to deploy the `scheduling-srv` Helm chart. In this example, I will assume that you are using the default repo for Helm and that the chart is publicly accessible. If your Helm chart is located in a private repository or requires specific configuration parameters, you would need to provide these as well.

```typescript
import * as k8s from "@pulumi/kubernetes";

// Create a Helm Chart resource using the `kubernetes.helm.v3.Chart` class.
const schedulingServiceChart = new k8s.helm.v3.Chart("scheduling-srv-chart", {
    // Specify the chart name as it is published in the Helm repository.
    chart: "scheduling-srv",

// Optionally specify the version of the chart.
    version: "1.2.3", // Replace with the actual version of the chart.

// Specify the namespace where the service will be deployed.
    // If omitted, it defaults to the 'default' namespace.
    namespace: "default",

// If your chart requires custom values or configuration, provide them here.
    // For example: 
    // values: {
    //     replicaCount: 2,
    //     serviceType: "ClusterIP",
    //     // ... additional chart values
    // }
});

// Export the status of the deployed Helm chart.
// For example, you can export the service endpoint if your chart contains any services.
export const serviceName = schedulingServiceChart.getResource("v1/Service", "scheduling-srv");

// To run this Pulumi program, save it in a file with a `.ts` extension.
// Ensure you have Pulumi installed and configured to access your Kubernetes cluster.
// Navigate to the directory containing your Pulumi program and run `pulumi up`.
```

This program defines a new Kubernetes Helm chart resource for the `scheduling-srv` service. When this Pulumi program is applied (using the `pulumi up` command after saving the file), Pulumi will deploy the Helm chart onto your Kubernetes cluster. The program exports the name of the Kubernetes Service deployed by this chart, which you could use, for example, to access the service.

Keep in mind you'll need to have access to your Kubernetes cluster configured (usually via the `~/.kube/config` file), and Pulumi should also be set up on your machine to use this program. If you're deploying to a specific namespace or Kubernetes context, make sure to select the appropriate one as per your cluster's configuration.