Textbook in PDF format Learn modern application deployment practices using containers and gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills that can be applied in real-world scenariosThis book aims to make Kubernetes and container technologies easier to understand for those new to cloud computing and containerization. Aided by clear explanations, pictures, and diagrams, you’ll start by reviewing the basics of container technologies, how Kubernetes works, how to deploy applications, and how networking works within this open-source system. Then, guided by a step-by-step approach to learning complex topics, the book explains why containers and Kubernetes are important in modern software development and shows you how these technologies are changing the way we build and run software. Featuring shorter chapters that break down difficult concepts, Kubernetes for Absolute Beginners is your starting point for understanding the future of software infrastructure and how this important system will help super-charge your career. Kubernetes is a container orchestration system that we can use to automate the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications. For those of us who don’t know, containerized apps are software packages that come with their code, dependencies, and configurations in lightweight, portable containers that can run consistently in an array of environments. Therefore, it provides a robust framework to run distributed systems reliably, offering amazing features like load balancing, storage orchestration, and automated rollouts and rollbacks. However, at its core, Kubernetes helps developers and operators make things easier by managing complex software systems by organizing containers into logical units called pods, which can be easily deployed and scaled across a cluster of machines. You Will: Understand the basics of Kubernetes, including its architecture and core components, and how it manages containerized applications Acquire hands-on skills in deploying, managing, and scaling applications using Docker and Kubernetes Explore advanced topics such as networking, security, storage solutions, and resource management in Kubernetes Use YAML files, ConfigMaps, and Secrets for configuration management This Book Is For: IT professionals and developers who are new to Kubernetes and container technologies. Contents: Introduction Introduction to Kubernetes and Containers Getting Started with Docker Understanding Kubernetes Basics Kubernetes Architecture Core Kubernetes Components Working with YAML Files Managing Pods in Kubernetes Deployments and ReplicaSets Kubernetes Networking ConfigMaps and Secrets Labels, Selectors, and Annotations Exploring Namespaces Monitoring Health and Performance Stateful vs. Stateless Applications Security in Kubernetes Storage Solutions in Kubernetes Job Management with DaemonSets and Jobs DNS Services in Kubernetes Resource Management Certificates and Encryption Index