Kubernetes: The Operating System of the Cloud
Kubernetes (K8s) automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It solves the problem of "it works on my machine."
Core Concepts
- Pod: The smallest deployable unit. Usually contains one container.
- Service: Defines a logical set of Pods and a policy to access them (Load Balancing).
- Deployment: Manages the state of Pods (e.g., ensuring 3 replicas are always running).
Why K8s?
- Self-healing: Restarts failed containers automatically.
- Secret Management: Securely store and manage sensitive info.
- Horizontal Scaling: Scale apps up and down with a simple command or UI.
Conclusion
Mastering Kubernetes is a steep learning curve, but it unlocks the true power of cloud-native architecture.
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