Quick Start Kubernetes
Quick Start Kubernetes
About the Book
2025 Edition - Fully Updated for the Latest Kubernetes versions and features!
Are you ready to take your tech career to the next level? Curious about Kubernetes but don't know where to start? Look no further!
Quick Start Kubernetes by best-selling author Nigel Poulton is the ultimate beginner's guide to Kubernetes - the revolutionary technology driving the future of modern applications and infrastructure.
Whether you're a newcomer or looking to expand your expertise, this concise hands-on book will take you from zero to Kubernetes-ready in just 100 pages - no prior experience required!
What you'll learn:
- The fundamentals: What Kubernetes is and why it matters
- The critical role of Kubernetes in modern infrastructure and applications
Real-world skills you'll gain:
- Set up Kubernetes on your laptop and in the cloud
- Containerize applications
- Deploy, manage, and scale applications on Kubernetes
- Configure Kubernetes to self-heal applications
- Perform rolling updates like a pro
Nigel's straightforward explanations cut through the jargon, helping you grasp even the most complex concepts with ease. This is more than just a book - it's a practical guide designed to get your hands dirty with real-world tasks.
Why choose this book?
- Fast and focused: Gain actionable Kubernetes knowledge in 100 pages
- Superbly organised: Everything in one place, in order, packed with easy-to-follow examples
- Hands-on learning: Step-by-step exercises ensure you retain what you learn
- Career-boosting insights: Master the skills hiring managers are looking for
When you're done, you won't just understand Kubernetes - you'll have the confidence to apply it in the real world and unlock exciting career opportunities.
Get started today with Kubernetes and take the first step toward advancing your tech career!
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About the Author
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Table of Contents
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About the book
- Chapter overview
- What you’ll learn
- Will the book make you a Kubernetes expert
- Will you know what you’re talking about when you finish the book
- Editions
- Terminology and responsible language
- Feedback
- The sample app
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1: What is Kubernetes
- Microservices
- Cloud-native
- Orchestration
- Other useful Kubernetes things to know
- Chapter summary
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2: Why Kubernetes is so important
- Why the cloud providers need Kubernetes
- Why users need Kubernetes
- Chapter Summary
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3: Kubernetes architecture
- Control plane nodes and worker nodes
- Hosted Kubernetes
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Managing Kubernetes with the
kubectlcommand line tool - Chapter summary
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4: Getting Kubernetes
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Install Docker and
kubectlwith Docker Desktop - Create a multi-node Kubernetes cluster with Docker Desktop
- Create a multi-node Kubernetes cluster in the Civo Cloud
- Get the sample app
- Chapter summary
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Install Docker and
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5: Containerizing an app
- Pre-requisites
- The sample app
- Containerize the app
- Share the image on a registry
- Chapter summary
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6: Running an app on Kubernetes
- Pre-reqs
- Deploy the app to Kubernetes
- Connect to the app
- Clean-up
- Chapter summary
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7: Self-healing
- Intro to Kubernetes Deployments
- Self-heal from an app failure
- Self-heal from a worker node failure
- Chapter summary
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8: Scaling the app
- Pre-requisites
- Scale an application up
- Scale an application down
- Chapter summary
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9: Performing a rolling update
- Pre-requisites
- Deploy the rollout
- Clean-up
- Chapter summary
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10: What next
- Books
- Video courses
- Events
- Show some love
- Let’s connect
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Appendix A: Lab code
- Chapter 5: Creating a containerized app
- Chapter 6: Running an app on Kubernetes
- Chapter 7: Adding self-healing
- Chapter 8: Scaling the app
- Chapter 9: Performing a rolling update
- Terminology
- Index
- More from the author
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