Quick Start Kubernetes : Unlock the Full Potential of Kubernetes for Scalable Application Management / Nigel Poulton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Minx, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Software container technologies.

Modular programming--Computer programs.

Modular programming.

Global software development--Computer programs.

Global software development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (118 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham, England : Packt Publishing Ltd, [2024]

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

About the book

What does the book cover

Will the book make you a Kubernetes expert

Will you know what you're talking about when you finish the book

Editions

Terminology and responsible language

Feedback

The sample app

1: What is Kubernetes

Microservices

Cloud-native

Orchestration

Other useful Kubernetes things to know

Chapter summary

2: Why Kubernetes is so important

Why the cloud providers need Kubernetes

Why the user community needs Kubernetes

Chapter Summary

3: Kubernetes architecture

Control plane nodes and worker nodes

Hosted Kubernetes

Managing Kubernetes with the kubectl command line tool

4: Getting Kubernetes

Get Docker and kubectl with Docker Desktop

Get a single-node Kubernetes cluster with Docker Desktop

Get a multi-node Kubernetes cluster with Civo Cloud

Get the sample app

5: Containerizing an app

Pre-requisites

Containerize the app

Host the image on a registry

6: Running an app on Kubernetes

Pre-reqs

Deploy the app to Kubernetes

Connect to the app

Clean-up

7: Self-healing

Intro to Kubernetes Deployments

Self-heal from a Pod failure

Self-heal from a worker node failure

8: Scaling the app

Scale an application up

Scale an application down

9: Performing a rolling update

Deploy the rollout

10: What next

Books

Video courses

Events

Show some love

Let's connect

Appendix A: Lab code

Chapter 5: Creating a containerized app

Chapter 6: Running an app on Kubernetes

Chapter 7: Adding self-healing

Chapter 8: Scaling an app.

Chapter 9: Performing a rolling update

Terminology

Index

More from the author

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Notes:

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ISBN:

9781836208648

OCLC:

1446222813