Install the WebLogic Kubernetes Operator

Prepare for the WebLogic Kubernetes Operator.

Create a namespace opns for the operator:
```
kubectl create namespace opns
```
Create a service account op-sa for the operator in the operator’s namespace:
```
kubectl create serviceaccount -n opns op-sa
```

Install the WebLogic Kubernetes Operator.

Use Helm to install and start the operator from the directory you just cloned:

helm repo add weblogic-operator https://oracle.github.io/weblogic-kubernetes-operator/charts --force-update
helm install weblogic-kubernetes-operator weblogic-operator/weblogic-operator --version 4.2.9 --namespace opns --set serviceAccount=op-sa --set "javaLoggingLevel=FINE" --wait

Verify the WebLogic Kubernetes Operator.

Verify that the operator’s pod is running by listing the pods in the operator’s namespace. You should see one for the operator:
```
kubectl get pods -n opns
```
Verify that the operator is up and running by viewing the operator pod’s logs:
```
kubectl logs -n opns -c weblogic-operator deployments/weblogic-operator
```
The WebLogic Kubernetes Operator v4.2.9 has been installed. Continue with the load balancer and Oracle SOA Suite domain setup.