4. Kubernetes Deep Dive

Learning Objectives

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

  • Set up a local Kubernetes cluster on your computer
  • Access a Kubernetes cluster using the dashboard and the Terminal
  • Identify the fundamental Kubernetes resources, the building blocks of Kubernetes applications
  • Install complex applications on a Kubernetes cluster

In this chapter, we will explain the basics of the Kubernetes architecture, the methods of accessing the Kubernetes API, and fundamental Kubernetes resources. In addition to that, we will deploy a real-life application into Kubernetes.

Introduction to Kubernetes

In the previous chapter, we studied serverless frameworks, created serverless applications using these frameworks, and deployed ...

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