Quick Start Kubernetes
Unlock the Full Potential of Kubernetes for Scalable Application Management
Embark on a journey to learn by doing with “Quick Start Kubernetes”. Get a quick head start on the architecture of Kubernetes, learn all the theory, and get your hands-on with lots of simple examples.
Key Features
- An introduction to Kubernetes and its significance
- In-depth coverage of Kubernetes architecture
- Insights into advanced operations like scaling, self-healing, and rolling updates
Book Description
Begin with an introduction to Kubernetes, understanding its importance and architecture. These foundational chapters will set the stage for your exploration into Kubernetes' capabilities. As you progress, you'll learn how to set up Kubernetes and containerize an application, equipping you with practical skills for real-world application management.The course continues with a focus on running applications on Kubernetes, where you will delve into self-healing mechanisms, scaling, and performing rolling updates. Each chapter builds on the last, ensuring a seamless learning experience that integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. You'll understand how Kubernetes maintains application health and performance, providing a robust environment for modern applications.
Concluding with advanced operational techniques and future steps, the course prepares you to leverage Kubernetes for continuous development and deployment. Whether you're scaling applications to meet demand or ensuring seamless updates with minimal downtime, you'll be equipped with the skills necessary for efficient and effective Kubernetes management. This course is your gateway to becoming proficient in one of the most essential tools in the DevOps toolkit.
What you will learn
- Understand what Kubernetes is and why it's essential
- Learn the inner workings of Kubernetes architecture
- Get hands-on with deploying and managing applications
- Set up Kubernetes and containerize applications
- Master scaling, self-healing, and rolling updates
- Explore what's next in your Kubernetes journey
Who this book is for
This course is ideal for a wide range of professionals looking to enhance their skills in container orchestration using Kubernetes. DevOps engineers, software developers, IT administrators, and system architects will find the content particularly valuable. Additionally, project managers and technical leads seeking to understand Kubernetes for overseeing projects will benefit from this course. A basic understanding of Docker and containerization is recommended but not required.
Table of Contents
- What is Kubernetes
- Why Kubernetes is so important
- Kubernetes architecture
- Getting Kubernetes
- Containerizing an app
- Running an app on Kubernetes
- Self-healing
- Scaling the app
- Performing a rolling update
- What next