Kirill Kazakov
Maksim Muravev
Viachaslau Matsukevich
© Kirill Kazakov, 2024
© Maksim Muravev, 2024
© Viachaslau Matsukevich, 2024
ISBN 978-5-0064-6563-3
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Kubernetes Navigating the Cloud-Native field
Reviewers about the book
Giridhar Reddy Bojja:
“This book is a groundbreaking contribution to the field of cloud-native technologies and container orchestration. The authors have masterfully combined theoretical insights with practical applications, making it an indispensable resource for both novices and seasoned professionals. The detailed explanations and hands-on examples empower readers to confidently deploy, manage, and optimize Kubernetes clusters. This work stands out as a major scholarly contribution, providing deep technical knowledge and practical skills essential for advancing the field of computer science. It is a testament to the authors’ expertise and a must-read for anyone involved in modern cloud infrastructure.”
Vladislav Bilay:
“In an era where cloud-native applications are becoming the backbone of modern IT infrastructure, this book is a significant scholarly work that offers profound insights into Kubernetes. The authors have achieved an exceptional balance between clarity and depth, making complex topics accessible and practical. Through well-structured chapters and comprehensive case studies, readers gain a robust understanding of both self-hosted and PaaS Kubernetes environments. This book not only educates but also inspires innovation, marking a major scientific and technical contribution to the field. It is a critical resource for developers, DevOps engineers, and cloud architects aiming to excel in cloud computing and container orchestration.”
Introduction
This chapter covers:
– Scope and Objective of this Cookbook
In this part, we’ll learn how to use various tools to put your application in a container. Assuming we have an online microservice called auth-app, which handles authorization. We wrote this microservice in Rust. We will begin with Docker, then move on to Podman, and finally, Colima. Also, we will modify our containerized application step by step for the better.
Containerizing with Docker
To start with Docker, you need to have Docker Desktop installed. Use [official website] (https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/) to get it done, then check the Docker version by using this command:
– Why This Book? The Purpose Unveiled
– What You Will Learn
– Which Tasks Does Kubernetes Solve
– The Role of Kubernetes
“The magician’s power comes from being the only one that understands how something works. Learn how it works and they won’t be able to trick you.”
– Kelsey Hightower, ex-Google Cloud’s Principal Developer Advocate
In an era where the IT landscape is rapidly evolving, cloud-native architectures have emerged as the new standard for developing applications. At the heart of this transformation is Kubernetes, a platform that, much like Linux in its heyday, has become the foundational layer upon which countless projects are built. Kubernetes is not merely another tool in the developer’s arsenal; it represents an entire ecosystem teeming with plugins, addons, and tools designed to foster the creation of reliable, scalable, and secure systems. However, the complexity of Kubernetes means that a deep understanding of its inner workings is crucial. Without this knowledge, there’s a tangible risk of not just failure but significant financial and temporal losses.
This book is crafted to demystify Kubernetes, guiding you through its practical application in real-world scenarios while highlighting common pitfalls and how to sidestep them. Our goal is to arm you with the knowledge to not only prevent your company from facing catastrophic failures due to common missteps but also to provide insights into optimizing your Kubernetes infrastructure for both resource management and cost efficiency.
Why This Book? The Purpose Unveiled
If you’re contemplating migrating your projects to Kubernetes or eager to understand how to leverage this technology effectively in the real world, this book is your compass.
The journey to Kubernetes mastery is fraught with questions and challenges:
1. The Learning Curve: While initiating a simple demo may seem straightforward, the operational and troubleshooting aspects of Kubernetes are anything but. Real-world guidance and insights into potential hurdles are invaluable.
2. Navigational Challenges: The Kubernetes ecosystem is vast, offering numerous paths for teams. Determining the most effective route without wasting resources is a common quandary.
3. Resource Optimization: How can you ensure your Kubernetes clusters are as resource-efficient as possible?
4. Avoiding Pitfalls: The fear of “breaking the company” with Kubernetes is real. How do you use it safely?
5. The Infrastructure Puzzle: Kubernetes is not a standalone solution; it requires a suite of additional modules and infrastructure. The necessity of these components often catches teams off guard.
6. Production Challenges: Managing a live production cluster presents its own set of challenges. How do you address these effectively?
7. Developer Access: Not all developers need to know the intricacies of Kubernetes, but they should be able to deploy and manage applications. Simplifying access is crucial.
This book aims to address these and more, drawing from real-world experiences and challenges encountered by DevOps engineers deeply entrenched in the Kubernetes ecosystem.
What You Will Learn
Authored by seasoned DevOps engineers, this book distills years of hands-on experience with Kubernetes into actionable insights.
Here’s what you can expect to gain:
– Practical Application: Understand how to apply Kubernetes in real-world settings, sidestepping common pitfalls and optimizing for cost and efficiency.
– CI/CD and Developer Access: Learn to utilize Kubernetes for continuous integration and delivery, streamline developer interactions with the platform, and manage production issues effectively.
– Choosing the Right Tech Stack: Gain insights into selecting the optimal tools and solutions for your project, beyond just the Kubernetes platform itself.
– Cost Management: Dive into the financial aspects of Kubernetes, learning how to manage your infrastructure with an eye towards high availability and low costs.
– Advanced Concepts: Explore deeper topics such as metrics, logs, tracing, chaos experiments, CI/CD, GitOps, and more, enhancing your Kubernetes mastery.
Accompanied by real-world examples, best practices, and reproducible case studies, this book is your gateway to mastering Kubernetes, enabling you to build robust, scalable, and efficient cloud-native applications.
Which Tasks Does Kubernetes Solve?
– Automating Deployment and Scaling
Kubernetes automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It ensures that the desired state specified by the user is maintained, handling the scheduling and deployment of containers on available nodes, and scaling them up or down based on the demand.
– Load Balancing and Service Discovery
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