Chapter 3

Introduction to Kubernetes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  • Acquaint yourself with the various sections of Kubernetes architecture
  • Install a local Kubernetes solution and create a cluster
  • Access a Kubernetes cluster graphically and by using the command-line interface (CLI)
  • Work with the building-block concepts of Kubernetes
  • Install a real-life application in a Kubernetes cluster

This chapter gives an introduction to Kubernetes. We will cover Kubernetes history, architecture, and important Kubernetes concepts required for further chapters.

Introduction

Running microservice applications in containers solves problems related to scalability, reliability, and robustness; however, it comes with ...

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