Networking and Kubernetes

Preface

Just Another Packet

Since the first two computers were joined together over a cable, networking has been a crucial part of our infrastructure. Networks now have layers and layers of complexity to support a multitude of use cases, and the advent of containers and projects like Mesosphere and Kubernetes have not changed that. While the contributors of Kubernetes have attempted to abstract away this networking complexity for developers, computer science is just that, abstraction upon abstraction. Kubernetes, and its networking API, is another abstraction that makes it easier and faster to deploy applications for consumption. What about the administrator who has to manage Kubernetes? This book intends to dispel the mysticism around the abstractions Kubernetes puts in place, guide administrators through the layers of complexity, and help you realize Kubernetes is not just another packet.

Who This Book Is For

According to 451 Research, the global application container market is expected to grow from USD 2.1 billion in 2019 to USD 4.2 billion by 2022 . This explosive growth in the container market underscores the need for IT professionals to be knowledgeable in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containers.

This book is intended to be read from beginning to end by new network, Linux, or cluster administrators, and it can be used by more experienced DevOps engineers to jump to specific topics for which they find themselves needing to be upskilled. Network, Linux, and ...