Learn to create containerized applications, manage deployments across infrastructures, and prepare for advanced Kubernetes concepts.

Kubernetes Essentials

Kubernetes helps us deploy and manage containerized applications at scale. It abstracts the underlying infrastructure of applications, meaning it doesn’t matter if we deploy our applications to Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Linode, or our own on-premises datacenter.

In this module, we’ll learn what Kubernetes is,  why we need it,  how it's expected to change, and how we can use it to create containerized applications. By the end of this module, we will be ready to tackle more advanced concepts and take our Kubernetes skills to the next level.

Getting Started with Kubernetes

What was the primary innovation introduced by AWS in 2006 that changed the tech industry?

What was the primary innovation introduced by AWS in 2006 that changed the tech industry?

Abstracting and commoditizing infrastructure


What is the primary role of Kubernetes in modern cloud computing?

What is the primary role of Kubernetes in modern cloud computing?

Which open-source project was an early attempt to compete with AWS?

Which open-source project was an early attempt to compete with AWS?

Its abstraction of infrastructure and vendor neutrality

Its lack of flexibility in cloud environments

What makes Kubernetes a safe platform for users and companies to build on?

What makes Kubernetes a safe platform for users and companies to build on?

Test your understanding of the contents covered in this chapter.

Before We Begin

What Is Kubernetes?

Why Is Kubernetes Important?

What Does Kubernetes Look Like?

Getting Kubernetes

Creating a Containerized Application

Running an Application on Kubernetes

Self-Healing

Scaling the Application

Performing a Rolling Update

Kubernetes Exam

Appendix: Lab Code

Epilogue

Conclusion

Quiz: Why Is Kubernetes Important?