Introduction to Kubernetes | EP 70

Kubernetes has become a foundational technology for deploying and managing containerized applications, but how does it actually work?In this WEI DevOps workshop, WEI DevOps Engineer Matthew Frechette provides a practical introduction to Kubernetes and explains how organizations can use container orchestration to deploy, scale, and manage applications across their infrastructure.Matthew walks through the architecture of a Kubernetes cluster, including the control plane, worker nodes, API server, etcd, scheduler, controller manager, and kubelet. He then explores how Kubernetes manages applications through pods, ReplicaSets, deployments, YAML manifests, and kubectl.The workshop also covers persistent storage, ConfigMaps and Secrets, Kubernetes networking, ClusterIP and NodePort services, rolling updates and rollbacks, and application packaging with Helm. Matthew concludes with a look at Kubernetes platforms available across cloud and on-premises environments, along with resources for continuing your Kubernetes education and pursuing CNCF certifications.In this episode, you'll learn:How Kubernetes and container orchestration workThe core components of Kubernetes architectureHow pods, ReplicaSets, and deployments manage containerized applicationsHow Kubernetes handles scaling, updates, and rollbacksApproaches to storage, configuration, secrets, and networkingHow Kubernetes Services provide stable application endpointsHow Helm helps package and manage Kubernetes applicationsOptions for running Kubernetes across cloud and on-premises infrastructureResources for building Kubernetes skills and pursuing CKA, CKAD, and CKS certificationsWhether you're a systems administrator exploring DevOps, an infrastructure professional learning Kubernetes, or an IT leader evaluating container orchestration, this workshop offers a strong foundation for understanding Kubernetes and its role in modern application infrastructure.Learn more about WEI DevOps & Automation and our technical workshops at www.wei.com.