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Kubernetes Handbook

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Kubernetes Handbook

Why “Introduction to Kubernetes” Stands Out

Practical Approach: The book emphasizes hands-on tutorials and real-world examples, allowing readers to apply concepts immediately. Clear Explanations: Davis Miller breaks down complex topics into understandable segments, making Kubernetes accessible to those new to the field. Comprehensive Coverage: From basic setups to advanced configurations, the book covers a wide range of topics to cater to various skill levels.

Table of Contents

Introduction

• What is Kubernetes?
• Evolution of Container Orchestration
• Benefits of Kubernetes

Core Concepts and Terminology

• Kubernetes Architecture Overview
• Nodes, Pods, and Clusters
  • Nodes
  • Pods
  • Clusters
  • Relationship Between Nodes, Pods, and Clusters
  • Comparison Table: Nodes, Pods, and Clusters
• Control Plane Components
• Networking in Kubernetes

Installation and Setup

• Setting Up a Local Kubernetes Cluster with Minikube or KIND
• Installing Kubernetes on Cloud Providers
• Configuring kubectl for Cluster Management

Core Concepts

• Pods: The Smallest Deployable Units in Kubernetes
• Deployments: Managing Application Lifecycle in Kubernetes
• ReplicaSets and Scaling in Kubernetes
• Services: Exposing Your Application in Kubernetes
• Namespaces in Kubernetes: Resource Segmentation

Advanced Kubernetes Resources

• StatefulSets: Managing Stateful Applications in Kubernetes
• DaemonSets: Running Background Tasks in Kubernetes
• Kubernetes Jobs: Managing One-Off and Batch Tasks
• CronJobs: Batch Processing with Scheduled Tasks
• ConfigMaps in Kubernetes: Managing Configuration Data
• Secrets in Kubernetes: Secure Configuration Management
• Volumes and Persistent Volumes

Networking and Communication

• Kubernetes Networking Model
• Ingress Controllers and Load Balancing
• Service Discovery
• Network Policies

Scaling and Load Management

• Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)
• Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA)
• Cluster Autoscaler

Security

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Pod Security Admission (PSA)
  • Enforcing PSA with Namespace Labeling
• Limitations and Considerations
• Examples and Use Cases

Observability and Monitoring

• Introduction
• Kubernetes Metrics Server
• Logging with Fluentd and Elastic Stack
• Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana
• Debugging Kubernetes Applications

CI/CD Integration in Kubernetes

• Using Helm for Package Management
• Building Pipelines with Jenkins and Kubernetes
• GitOps with ArgoCD and Flux

Advanced Topics

• Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs)
• Operators: Automating Application Management
• Kubernetes API Extensions
• Working with Service Meshes (Istio, Linkerd)

Kubernetes on the Cloud

• Managed Kubernetes Services (EKS, GKE, AKS)
• Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Deployments
• Cost Management in Cloud Kubernetes

Real-World Kubernetes Scenarios

• Multi-Tenancy in Kubernetes
• Blue-Green and Canary Deployments
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategies

Kubernetes Challenges and Best Practices

• Troubleshooting Kubernetes Issues
• Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
• Kubernetes Best Practices for Developers
• Kubernetes Best Practices for Operators

The Future of Kubernetes

• Upcoming Features and Roadmap
• Community and Ecosystem Growth
• The Role of Kubernetes in Emerging Technologies

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