Chapter 2. Understanding Kubernetes Architecture

Kubernetes is a big open source project and ecosystem with a lot of code and a lot of functionality. Kubernetes was made by Google, but joined the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and became the clear leader in the field of container-based applications. In one sentence, it is a platform to orchestrate the deployment, scaling, and management of container-based applications. You have probably read about Kubernetes, and maybe even dipped your toes in and used it in a side project, or maybe even at work. But to understand what Kubernetes is all about, how to use it effectively, and what the best practices require much more. In this chapter, we will build the foundation of knowledge necessary to utilize Kubernetes to its full potential. We will start by understanding what Kubernetes is, what Kubernetes isn't, and what container orchestration means exactly. Then we will cover some important Kubernetes concepts that will form the vocabulary...