Chapter 5. The Key Role of Kubernetes
In this chapter, we will explore software architecture paradigm changes and the role that Kubernetes plays in streamlining both the development and operation of applications in the cloud native realm. We will also look at the industry adoption of Kubernetes from its inception to the present.
Understanding the ecosystem around container technology and in which scenarios Kubernetes excels over other technologies is worth the journey. Passion and excitement are behind the rise of container orchestration technologies; the intersection of industry momentum, the relentless open source community, and the industry shifting toward a more standardized and interoperable ecosystem has brought us to where we stand today.
As you can observe in Figure 5-1, the landscape of projects in orchestration and management is huge, with Kubernetes the project of reference as of today. This chapter will help you establish a foundational knowledge and solid roots on the basics of Kubernetes. Let’s uncover the key role of Kubernetes through the following sections!
Figure 5-1. CNCF orchestration and management technology landscape
An Introduction to Containers and Orchestration Technologies
In the preceding chapters, you probably came to the conclusion that the way applications are built and deployed today has fundamentally changed with the rise of containerization. ...
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