The Kubernetes Book
eBook - ePub

The Kubernetes Book

A Comprehensive Guide to Container Orchestration and Cloud-Native Deployment

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Kubernetes Book

A Comprehensive Guide to Container Orchestration and Cloud-Native Deployment

About this book

Master Kubernetes concepts, networking, deployments, and security with this hands-on guide. Learn how to manage clusters, workloads, and real-world security practices.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive coverage of Kubernetes fundamentals, deployments, and security
  • Hands-on exercises designed for real-world Kubernetes management scenarios
  • In-depth exploration of networking, Wasm integration, and security best practices

Book Description

Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform that enables efficient application deployment, scaling, and management. This book begins with foundational concepts, explaining Kubernetes architecture, control planes, worker nodes, and the declarative model. Readers will learn how to set up a Kubernetes environment using tools like Docker Desktop and cloud-based solutions. The book then covers core operational topics, including Pods, Deployments, Namespaces, and Services, providing hands-on exercises to reinforce learning. Networking, storage, and security are explored in depth, with real-world examples of managing applications, configuring RBAC, and using ConfigMaps and Secrets. Advanced topics such as StatefulSets, the Kubernetes API, and service discovery offer insights into optimizing and securing Kubernetes workloads. Security is a key focus, with chapters dedicated to API security, threat modeling, and real-world Kubernetes security practices. Readers will gain practical knowledge on securing clusters, managing access controls, and mitigating common threats. By the end, they will be equipped with the skills to deploy, scale, and secure Kubernetes environments effectively.

What you will learn

  • Understand Kubernetes fundamentals and core components
  • Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes
  • Configure and troubleshoot Kubernetes networking
  • Secure Kubernetes workloads with RBAC and best practices
  • Implement Namespaces for multi-tenant environments
  • Leverage StatefulSets for persistent applications

Who this book is for

This book is designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators looking to understand Kubernetes. A basic understanding of containers and cloud computing is recommended but not required.

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Information

Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781805806622

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Verso
  3. About the book
  4. Dedication
  5. About the authors
  6. Table of Contents
  7. 0: Preface
  8. 1: Kubernetes primer
  9. 2: Kubernetes principles of operation
  10. 3: Getting Kubernetes
  11. 4: Working with Pods
  12. 5: Virtual clusters with Namespaces
  13. 6: Kubernetes Deployments
  14. 7: Kubernetes Services
  15. 8: Ingress
  16. 9: Wasm on Kubernetes
  17. 10: Service discovery deep dive
  18. 11: Kubernetes storage
  19. 12: ConfigMaps and Secrets
  20. 13: StatefulSets
  21. 14: API security and RBAC
  22. 15: The Kubernetes API
  23. 16: Threat modeling Kubernetes
  24. 17: Real-world Kubernetes security
  25. Terminology
  26. Outro

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