Introduction to Kubernetes

Kubernetes (often abbreviated as K8s) has established itself as the industry standard for container orchestration. It provides a platform for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Whether you're running a small application or a complex microservices architecture, Kubernetes offers the tools to manage your workloads reliably and efficiently.

This guide will walk you through Kubernetes from the ground up. We'll start with core concepts and gradually move to more advanced topics, giving you a solid foundation in Kubernetes and helping you apply it to your own projects.

What You'll Learn

• Core Kubernetes architecture and components
• How to set up and access a Kubernetes cluster
• Working with pods, deployments, and services
• Managing application configuration and secrets
• Implementing persistent storage solutions
• Understanding Kubernetes networking
• Deploying applications with manifests and Helm charts
• Monitoring and logging in Kubernetes
• Implementing security best practices
• Running Kubernetes in production environments

Kubernetes can seem complex at first, but it's designed around a set of consistent principles that become clearer as you work with it. This guide aims to demystify these concepts through practical examples and clear explanations.

Each section builds on the previous one, providing a structured learning path that will take you from Kubernetes beginner to confident practitioner. Let's begin your Kubernetes journey!