Kubernetes in Action

By: Marko Luksa

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Paperback | 29 January 2018 | Edition Number 1

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552 Pages

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18.8 x 23.8 x 3.8

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Summary

Kubernetes in Action is a comprehensive guide to effectively developing and running applications in a Kubernetes environment. Before diving into Kubernetes, the book gives an overview of container technologies like Docker, including how to build containers, so that even readers who haven't used these technologies before can get up and running.

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About the Technology

Kubernetes is Greek for "helmsman," your guide through unknown waters. The Kubernetes container orchestration system safely manages the structure and flow of a distributed application, organizing containers and services for maximum efficiency. Kubernetes serves as an operating system for your clusters, eliminating the need to factor the underlying network and server infrastructure into your designs.

About the Book

Kubernetes in Action teaches you to use Kubernetes to deploy container-based distributed applications. You'll start with an overview of Docker and Kubernetes before building your first Kubernetes cluster. You'll gradually expand your initial application, adding features and deepening your knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and operation. As you navigate this comprehensive guide, you'll explore high-value topics like monitoring, tuning, and scaling.

What's Inside

Kubernetes' internals
Deploying containers across a cluster
Securing clusters
Updating applications with zero downtime

About the Reader

Written for intermediate software developers with little or no familiarity with Docker or container orchestration systems.

About the Author

Marko Luksa is an engineer at Red Hat working on Kubernetes and OpenShift.

Table of Contents

PART 1 - OVERVIEW

Introducing Kubernetes
First steps with Docker and Kubernetes

PART 2 - CORE CONCEPTS

Pods: running containers in Kubernetes
Replication and other controllers: deploying managed pods
Services: enabling clients to discover and talk to pods
Volumes: attaching disk storage to containers
ConfigMaps and Secrets: configuring applications
Accessing pod metadata and other resources from applications
Deployments: updating applications declaratively
StatefulSets: deploying replicated stateful applications

PART 3 - BEYOND THE BASICS

Understanding Kubernetes internals
Securing the Kubernetes API server
Securing cluster nodes and the network
Managing pods' computational resources
Automatic scaling of pods and cluster nodes
Advanced scheduling
Best practices for developing apps
Extending Kubernetes

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