Helm Charts and Kubernetes Package Management

Master Kubernetes application deployment and management using Helm charts with templates, values, and lifecycle management.

intermediate
local
Kubernetes
90 minutes
6 steps
Prerequisites
  • Kubernetes cluster access
  • kubectl configured
  • Basic Kubernetes knowledge
Learning Objectives
  • Create and structure Helm charts
  • Implement templating and values management
  • Deploy applications using Helm
  • Manage application lifecycles with Helm
  • Use Helm repositories and packaging
Technologies Used
Helm
Kubernetes
YAML
Templating
Exercise Steps
1

Helm Installation and Repository Setup

Current

Install Helm and configure repositories for chart management.

2

Create and Structure Helm Chart

Generate a new Helm chart and understand the directory structure and template files.

3

Customize Chart Templates and Values

Modify templates and values to create a flexible, configurable web application chart.

4

Deploy and Manage Application with Helm

Deploy the Helm chart to Kubernetes and practice release management operations.

5

Manage Chart Dependencies and Sub-charts

Add external chart dependencies and create sub-charts for complex application architectures.

6

Package and Publish Chart Repository

Package the Helm chart and set up a chart repository for distribution.

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