Why Learn Kubernetes?

Kubernetes is one of the most in-demand skills today because:

• Companies are moving to the cloud, and Kubernetes is the leading platform for container orchestration.
• More businesses are migrating to microservices and need skilled engineers to manage infrastructure.
• Kubernetes works with all major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure), so you're not tied to one platform.
• Kubernetes experts are among the highest-paid professionals in the cloud space.
• Learning Kubernetes will secure your job during tech layoffs and unlock new opportunities in the tech industry.

What’s Inside This Book?

This ebook is a complete, hands-on guide for beginners. It offers concise explanations, cloud architecture diagrams, flowcharts, and practical YAML examples.

You'll gain knowledge about the Kubernetes' fundamentals:

• Clusters
• Pods
• Deployments
• StatefulSets
• Namespaces
• Services
• Ingress
• Volumes
• Jobs and CronJobs
• Container Probes
• Secrets and ConfigMaps
• Labels and Annotations
• Security Context
• Authentication and Authorization Modes

Who Should Read This Book?

This book is designed for beginners and anyone who wants to learn Kubernetes:

• Developers who want to deploy and manage applications with Kubernetes.
• IT professionals transitioning to DevOps and cloud technologies.
• Engineers looking to automate infrastructure.
• Anyone curious about container orchestration and cloud-native tools.

Why This Book?

It can be frustrating to jump between random tutorials and still feel lost. That’s why I created this book — to give you structured lessons that help you start working with Kubernetes right away.

The theory is reduced to only what matters. You'll get hands-on examples, clear explanations, and diagrams to help you understand and remember each step. We’ll start with the basics, like managing Pods, and gradually move to advanced concepts like security.