Master Kubernetes from Scratch: Part 0 - Introduction to the Course
What to expect from this course
Introduction
I'm excited to announce that I've finished working on my new mini-course about Kubernetes! I hope you enjoyed the previous mini-series on Helm. If you're looking to learn Kubernetes or refresh your knowledge, stay tuned—I'll be posting a new tutorial every week on Substack.
Why Learn Kubernetes?
Kubernetes has become the standard for managing containerized applications.
See why it’s worth your time:
High Demand: Many companies rely on Kubernetes, making it a valuable skill in the job market.
Scalability: It lets you manage applications that can grow seamlessly without downtime.
Automation: It handles scheduling, scaling, and recovery in an automated way.
Portability: Run your apps anywhere, from local clusters to cloud providers.
Resilience: Self-healing features ensure apps stay available, even when things go wrong.
With so many concepts, commands, and configurations, it's easy to feel lost. Instead of dumping a pile of theory on you, we’ll take a hands-on approach, guiding you step by step as you learn how Kubernetes works in real-world scenarios.
Agenda
Here’s a quick overview of the topics we’ll cover:
Setting Up Your Kubernetes Environment – Get hands-on with tools like Kind and kubectl.
Managing Resources – Learn how to create and control deployments, services, configurations, and many more.
Kubernetes Security Context and Service Accounts - Understand how authentication and authorization works.
Kubernetes Container Probes - Learn how to monitor the health and readiness of your applications.
Who Is Course For?
This book is for anyone looking to understand Kubernetes in a clear, practical way. For instance:
A developer who wants to deploy applications with Kubernetes.
A DevOps engineer trying to streamline operations.
Someone curious about how Kubernetes works.
You don’t need to be a Kubernetes expert to start. A basic understanding of Docker and command-line tools will help, but everything else will be explained as we go.
Let’s start this learning journey!