Reduce the complexity of managing applications on Kubernetes and develop an enterprise pattern for application delivery Key FeaturesLearn best practices from the core maintainer of Helm for application delivery and life cycle managementManage applications deployed in Kubernetes effectively using HelmGo beyond the basics when using Helm with key security considerations and management optionsBook Description Containerization is one of the best ways to implement DevOps, and learning how to execute it effectively is an essential part of a developer's skillset. Kubernetes is the current industry standard for container orchestration. This book will help you discover the efficiency of managing applications running on Kubernetes with Helm. Starting with a brief introduction to Helm and its impact on users working with containers and Kubernetes, you'll delve into the primitives of Helm charts and their architecture and use cases. From there, you'll understand how to write Helm charts in order to automate application deployment on Kubernetes and work your way toward more advanced strategies. These enterprise-ready patterns are focused on concepts beyond the basics so that you can use Helm optimally, looking at topics related to automation, application development, delivery, lifecycle management, and security. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to leverage Helm to build, deploy, and manage applications on Kubernetes. What you will learnUnderstand how to deploy applications on Kubernetes with easePackage dynamic applications for deployment on KubernetesIntegrate Helm into an existing software release processDevelop an enterprise automation strategy on Kubernetes using HelmUse Helm within a Helm Kubernetes operatorLeverage Helm in a secure and stable manner that fits the enterpriseDiscover the ins and outs of automation with HelmWho this book is for This book is for Kubernetes developers or administrators who are interested in learning Helm to provide automation for app development on Kubernetes. Although no prior knowledge of Helm is required, basic knowledge of Kubernetes application development will be useful.

Explore the dynamic world of Kubernetes from the ground up with "Hallo Kubernetes," your comprehensive guide to mastering container orchestration, management, and monitoring. This book provides an extensive look into how Kubernetes operates, coupled with detailed exercises to build, manage, and scale applications effectively using this powerful platform. Starting with a clear introduction to what Kubernetes is and why it's a game-changer for modern software deployments, the book progresses into hands-on exercises to get you up and running. You'll learn how to install and enable Kubernetes using Docker Desktop, configure Rancher Kubernetes Engine, and manage Kubernetes clusters using various tools such as kubectl and Helm. Each chapter is meticulously designed to enhance your understanding and skills, focusing on real-world applications of Kubernetes functionalities such as deployments, services, storage solutions, ingress networking, and even Kubernetes secrets for managing sensitive data. The exercises are structured to guide you through basic setups to more advanced configurations, ensuring you gain practical knowledge and confidence in using Kubernetes. For those looking to dive deeper, the book covers advanced topics such as autoscaling, managing cron jobs, and deploying the Kubernetes Dashboard UI. It also offers insights into the strategic use of Kubernetes namespaces and ingress resources to optimize your container environments for both development and production. Whether you're a beginner curious about containerization or an experienced developer aiming to leverage Kubernetes at scale, "Hallo Kubernetes" offers the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and excel in the world of containers and orchestration. Join the ranks of skilled Kubernetes professionals with this essential guide at your side.

Kubernetes is the operating system of the cloud native world, providing a reliable and scalable platform for running containerized workloads. In this friendly, pragmatic book, cloud experts John Arundel and Justin Domingus show you what Kubernetes can do—and what you can do with it. You’ll learn all about the Kubernetes ecosystem, and use battle-tested solutions to everyday problems. You’ll build, step by step, an example cloud native application and its supporting infrastructure, along with a development environment and continuous deployment pipeline that you can use for your own applications. Understand containers and Kubernetes from first principles; no experience necessary Run your own clusters or choose a managed Kubernetes service from Amazon, Google, and others Use Kubernetes to manage resource usage and the container lifecycle Optimize clusters for cost, performance, resilience, capacity, and scalability Learn the best tools for developing, testing, and deploying your applications Apply the latest industry practices for security, observability, and monitoring Adopt DevOps principles to help make your development teams lean, fast, and effective

A must-have Kubernetes book to learn key concepts for succeeding in any production environment, be it a greenfield Kubernetes environment or your cloud-native journey Key FeaturesAdvance in your Kubernetes journey with guidance from a seasoned k8s practitioner and trainerDiscover best practices for implementing Kubernetes in any production environmentGo beyond the basics and work with Kubernetes applications in every environmentBook Description Kubernetes is a trending topic among engineers, CTOs, CIOs, and other technically sound professionals. Due to its proliferation and importance for all cloud technologies, DevOps engineers nowadays need a solid grasp of key Kubernetes concepts to help their organization thrive. This book equips you with all the requisite information about how Kubernetes works and how to use it for the best results. You'll learn everything from why cloud native is important to implementing Kubernetes clusters to deploying applications in production. This book takes you on a learning journey, starting from what cloud native is and how to get started with Kubernetes in the cloud, on-premises, and PaaS environments such as OpenShift. Next, you'll learn about deploying applications in many ways, including Deployment specs, Ingress Specs, and StatefulSet specs. Finally, you'll be comfortable working with Kubernetes monitoring, observability, and security. Each chapter of 50 Kubernetes Concepts Every DevOps Engineer Should Know is built upon the previous chapter, ensuring that you develop practical skills as you work through the code examples in GitHub, allowing you to follow along while giving you practical knowledge. By the end of this book, you'll be able to implement Kubernetes in any environment, whether it's an existing environment, a greenfield environment, or your very own lab running in the cloud or your home. What you will learnFind out how Kubernetes works on-premises, in the cloud, and in PaaS environmentsWork with networking, cluster management, and application deploymentUnderstand why cloud native is crucial for Kubernetes applicationsDeploy apps in different states, including Stateless and StatefulMonitor and implement observability in your environmentExplore the functioning of Kubernetes security at the cluster, user, and application levelWho this book is for This book is for cloud engineers, developers, DevOps engineers, and infrastructure engineers responsible for inheriting a Kubernetes environment or creating a greenfield Kubernetes environment. If you are a professional who wants to get started with cloud-native applications and implement k8s best practices, then this book is a must-read. If you have engineered environments in the cloud and on-premises and understand how to deploy applications with a solid tenure in a developer role, this book will help you further your skills.

This book is a comprehensive guide to Kubernetes, the open-source container orchestration platform. It covers everything from the basics of containerization and Kubernetes architecture to advanced topics such as networking, security, and integrating with other Cloud Native tools. The book is designed for developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals who want to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications. With practical examples, code snippets, and best practices, readers will gain a solid understanding of Kubernetes and be able to confidently work with this powerful platform. Whether you're just getting started with containers or are already familiar with Kubernetes, this book has something for everyone.

A book that will help you become the Mozart of Microservices KEY FEATURES ● All codes tested on the latest software versions with visual illustrations. ● Covers bleeding-edge DevOps skills to build a future-proof job profile. ● Includes expert advice, industry insights, and logical analogies to craft a technical narrative. DESCRIPTION “Cracking Containers with Docker and Kubernetes” aims to be a comprehensive guide for learning and referencing all of the essential topics related to creating, managing, and running containers with Docker and Kubernetes. Students and professionals working on Containerized web applications can use this book to lay strong conceptual foundations and sharpen their skills. The first few chapters provide an overall picture of resource virtualization in computing and demonstrate the potential of containers. The intermediate chapters get to extensive detail about Docker and Kubernetes. You will gain in-demand skills such as Docker and Kubernetes CLI, as well as how to write Dockerfiles, Compose files, and Kubernetes YAML Manifests. Topics like Networking, Storage, Access Control, and Security are discussed with real-world implications. The final chapters move Kubernetes and Containers to the cloud while expanding their ecosystem with tools for Serverless deployment, logging and monitoring, CI/CD, and more for a highly available production-ready setup. After reading this book you will be able to plan your application’s migration to containers, prepare for Docker and Kubernetes Certifications, or apply for six digit DevOps jobs. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Learn to create, manage and orchestrate Containers using Docker and Kubernetes. ● Practice writing Dockerfiles, Compose Files and Kubernetes YAML Manifests. ● Perform container networking, storage, authorization, security, and scaling in a production environment. ● Explore shipping, CI/CD, Service Mesh, Logging & Monitoring in detail. ● Get the Cracking Containers with Docker and Kubernetes know-how of hosted and Serverless Kubernetes on Cloud. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is intended for students, enthusiasts, and professionals in Software Development, DevOps, and Cloud Computing who want to put their career progress on a pedestal by reducing the operational and scaling costs of their web applications and optimizing their IT infrastructure utilization. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Prologue to the Containers 2. Hello Containers! 3. Introduction to Docker 4. Writing Dockerfiles 5. Gearing up the toolbox! 6. Connectivity and Storage 7. Multi Container Applications with Docker Compose 8. Container Orchestration with Docker Swarm 9. Introduction to Kubernetes 10. Workload Orchestration with Kubernetes 11. Networking and Storage with Kubernetes 12. Advanced Orchestration with Kubernetes 13. Hosted Kubernetes on Cloud 14. Containers in Production with GKE 15. Serverless Containers 16. The Checkpoint

Empower your team with platforms built on top of Kubernetes using open source tools. Adopting Kubernetes is complex—especially when you’re working in an organization with multiple teams, deploying to multiple cloud providers, and working with different stacks. Platform Engineering on Kubernetes shows you how to solve these common cloud native problems with open-source tools and emerging best practices from the Kubernetes community. In Platform Engineering on Kubernetes you will learn about: The principles behind platform engineering and how these apply to Kubernetes Evaluating and adopting open-source projects to build domain specific platforms Creating Platform APIs to enable teams to release more software more efficiently Reducing the cognitive load of a platform for your teams Measuring your platform initiatives using established software delivery metrics Package, version, distribute, and deploy with Helm, Tekton, Dagger and Argo CD Implement a multi-cloud infrastructure strategy using Crossplane Progressive upgrades with Knative Serving and Argo Rollouts Enable development teams with standard application-level APIs with Dapr A platform helps your team stay focused on delivering amazing software. But building a reliable platform on top of Kubernetes demands real expertise. Platform Engineering on Kubernetes reveals how to combine multiple popular open-source projects into a custom platform that works for your applications and your teams. It’s the perfect guide for your organization’s journey to Kubernetes, simplifying cloud native development for your dev teams and helping them deliver software faster. Foreword by Jared Watts. About the technology Kubernetes is an amazing orchestration tool, but it’s just the start of your journey to the cloud. To efficiently deliver cloud-native software, your team needs a solid build pipeline, an efficient package manager and distribution mechanism, and APIs that reduce your team’s cognitive load. This book will show you how to build custom platforms on top of Kubernetes—all with open-source tools such as Dapr, Knative, Argo CD and Rollouts, and Tekton. About the book Platform Engineering on Kubernetes starts by clearly defining the elements of a great Kubernetes-based platform. Then, it systematically introduces the tools you’ll need to build a platform that exactly matches your organization’s requirements. Hands-on examples and detailed code guide you through each step. By the end, you’ll be able to create a complete platform to efficiently deliver cloud-native software without being tied to a specific cloud provider or vendor. About the reader For developers and software architects familiar with the basics of containers and Kubernetes. About the author Mauricio Salatino is currently a Dapr OSS Contributor, a Knative Steering Committee member, and co-lead of the Knative Functions working group. Table of Contents 1 (The rise of) platforms on top of Kubernetes 2 Cloud-native application challenges 3 Service pipelines: Building cloud-native applications 4 Environment pipelines: Deploying cloud-native applications 5 Multi-cloud (app) infrastructure 6 Let’s build a platform on top of Kubernetes 7 Platform capabilities I: Shared application concerns 8 Platform capabilities II: Enabling teams to experiment 9 Measuring your platforms

Is Kubernetes ready for stateful workloads? This open source system has become the primary platform for deploying and managing cloud native applications. But because it was originally designed for stateless workloads, working with data on Kubernetes has been challenging. If you want to avoid the inefficiencies and duplicative costs of having separate infrastructure for applications and data, this practical guide can help. Using Kubernetes as your platform, you'll learn open source technologies that are designed and built for the cloud. Authors Jeff Carpenter and Patrick McFadin provide case studies to help you explore new use cases and avoid the pitfalls others have faced. You’ll get an insider's view of what's coming from innovators who are creating next-generation architectures and infrastructure. With this book, you will: Learn how to use basic Kubernetes resources to compose data infrastructure Automate the deployment and operations of data infrastructure on Kubernetes using tools like Helm and operators Evaluate and select data infrastructure technologies for use in your applications Integrate data infrastructure technologies into your overall stack Explore emerging technologies that will enhance your Kubernetes-based applications in the future

Learn from Terraform expert Mark Tinderholt and excel in designing and automating your infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines with Terraform across major cloud platforms and paradigms Key Features Build comprehensive end-to-end solutions with Terraform using VMs, Kubernetes, and Serverless Integrate Terraform with other HashiCorp products and common tools such as Packer, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm Streamline your operations using Gitflow powered by GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAdvancements made in cloud technology and automation tools have led to increased challenges in defining and managing your infrastructure or app environment as code on your chosen cloud platform, integrating security, managing microservices complexity, and so on. This book takes a learning-by-doing approach to teach you how to employ Terraform features to develop efficient cloud infrastructure using real-world scenarios and best practices. The book begins by introducing you to Terraform's architecture, both as a command-line tool and a programming language, HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL). You’ll discover best practices, usage, and architectural patterns and implement Terraform on virtual machines (VMs), Docker/Kubernetes, serverless, and multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The chapters also show you how to industrialize your CI/CD pipeline by integrating Terraform with other popular technologies to build, provision, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure. You’ll gain a clear understanding of security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and cost optimization and be able to apply the concepts you’ve learned when preparing for Terraform Associate certification exams. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to confidently build, automate, and deliver your infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines in cloud-based applications.What you will learn Explore Terraform architecture and configurations in depth Integrate Packer with Terraform for VM-based solutions Containerize apps with Docker and Kubernetes Explore GitOps and CI/CD deployment patterns Transform existing applications into serverless architectures Migrate and modernize legacy apps for the cloud Implement Terraform on AWS, Azure, and GCP Use Terraform with teams of varying size and responsibility Who this book is for This book is for Devops engineers, cloud engineers, platform engineers, infrastructure engineers, site reliability engineers, developers, and cloud architects who want to utilize Terraform to automate their cloud infrastructures and streamline software delivery. Prior knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and platforms, as well as Terraform basics, will help you understand the topics present in this book.

A comprehensive introduction to automated application deployment on Kubernetes for beginners Key FeaturesEffectively manage applications deployed in Kubernetes using HelmLearn to install, upgrade, share, and manage applications deployed in KubernetesGet up and running with a package manager for KubernetesBook Description Containerization is currently known to be one of the best ways to implement DevOps. While Docker introduced containers and changed the DevOps era, Google developed an extensive container orchestration system, Kubernetes, which is now considered the frontrunner in container orchestration. With the help of this book, you’ll explore the efficiency of managing applications running on Kubernetes using Helm. Starting with a short introduction to Helm and how it can benefit the entire container environment, you’ll then delve into the architectural aspects, in addition to learning about Helm charts and its use cases. You’ll understand how to write Helm charts in order to automate application deployment on Kubernetes. Focused on providing enterprise-ready patterns relating to Helm and automation, the book covers best practices for application development, delivery, and lifecycle management with Helm. By the end of this Kubernetes book, you will have learned how to leverage Helm to develop an enterprise pattern for application delivery. What you will learnDevelop an enterprise automation strategy on Kubernetes using HelmCreate easily consumable and configurable Helm chartsUse Helm in orchestration tooling and Kubernetes operatorsExplore best practices for application delivery and life cycle managementLeverage Helm in a secure and stable manner that is fit for your enterpriseDiscover the ins and outs of automation with HelmWho this book is for This book is for Kubernetes developers or administrators who are interested in learning Helm to provide automation for application development on Kubernetes. Although no prior knowledge of Helm is required, basic knowledge of Kubernetes application development will be useful.