GitOps with ArgoCD - Automated Kubernetes Deployments

Implement GitOps workflows using ArgoCD for automated, declarative, and auditable Kubernetes application deployments.

advanced
local
GitOps
120 minutes
6 steps
Prerequisites
  • Kubernetes cluster access
  • Git repository access
  • kubectl configured
  • Understanding of Kubernetes resources
Learning Objectives
  • Understand GitOps principles and benefits
  • Install and configure ArgoCD
  • Create GitOps application configurations
  • Implement automated deployment pipelines
  • Configure multi-environment deployments
  • Set up monitoring and alerting for GitOps workflows
Technologies Used
ArgoCD
GitOps
Kubernetes
Git
YAML
Exercise Steps
1

Install and Configure ArgoCD

Current

Deploy ArgoCD to Kubernetes cluster and configure initial access and authentication.

2

Set Up GitOps Repository Structure

Create a Git repository with proper structure for GitOps deployments and multiple environments.

3

Configure Multi-Environment Deployments

Set up environment-specific configurations using Kustomize overlays for dev, staging, and production.

4

Create ArgoCD Application Configurations

Define ArgoCD applications to manage deployments across multiple environments with GitOps.

5

Implement GitOps Workflow and Testing

Test the complete GitOps workflow by making changes to the repository and observing automated deployments.

6

Configure Monitoring and Alerting for GitOps

Set up monitoring, notifications, and alerting for ArgoCD operations and application deployments.

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