Kubernetes (K8s) is a cluster organizational system designed to allow continuous, streamlined software updates and 24/7/365 user access through containerization. The beauty of this production-ready, open source system is that anyone can take advantage of its unique benefits and many modern applications.
The Kubernetes website explains in depth how it works and what benefits you can expect. But why spend time reading when you can do it yourself? Explore the specific K8s modalities through these interactive tutorials.
Create a Kubernetes Cluster
Deploy applications to a cluster of computers, rather than attaching each app to a unique host. More scalable and flexible, this method is far more efficient.
Deploy an App
Using the cluster method, you can create a deployment configuration and release instances of your application. With self-healing properties, this deployment facilitates ongoing improvement and damage control.
Explore the App
View your application pods (resource collections) and nodes (virtual or physical worker machines) to maintain app assets and troubleshoot problems.
Manage Lifecycle
Pods and nodes are mortal, so a K8s Service helps navigate these lifecycles and allows your applications to receive traffic. Services do this through labels and selectors using logical operation.
Scale Up
Create new pods, nodes, and Services to increase your application with available resources. Multiple instances of your application allow for continuous updates and a smooth environment.
Update Your App
One of the clearest benefits of the K8s environment is its facilitation of rolling updates. With cluster management, Service load-balancing, and node resource management, your application can be continuously updated without downtime.