Getting Started with Containerization

Choose the smarter way to learn about containerizing your applications and running them in production.

Key Features
Deploy and manage highly scalable, containerized applications with Kubernetes
Build high-availability Kubernetes clusters
Secure your applications via encapsulation, networks, and secrets
Book Description
Kubernetes is an open source orchestration platform for managing containers in a cluster environment. This Learning Path introduces you to the world of containerization, in addition to providing you with an overview of Docker fundamentals. As you progress, you will be able to understand how Kubernetes works with containers. Starting with creating Kubernetes clusters and running applications with proper authentication and authorization, you'll learn how to create high-availability Kubernetes clusters on Amazon Web Services (AWS), and also learn how to use kubeconfig to manage different clusters. Whether it is learning about Docker containers and Docker Compose, or building a continuous delivery pipeline for your application, this Learning Path will equip you with all the right tools and techniques to get started with containerization.

By the end of this Learning Path, you will have gained hands-on experience of working with Docker containers and orchestrators, including SwarmKit and Kubernetes.

This Learning Path includes content from the following Packt products:
• Kubernetes Cookbook - Second Edition by Hideto Saito, Hui-Chuan Chloe Lee, and Ke-Jou Carol Hsu
• Learn Docker - Fundamentals of Docker 18.x by Gabriel N. Schenker

What you will learn
Build your own container cluster
Run a highly distributed application with Docker Swarm or Kubernetes
Update or rollback a distributed application with zero downtime
Containerize your traditional or microservice-based application
Build a continuous delivery pipeline for your application
Track metrics and logs for every container in your cluster
Implement container orchestration to streamline deploying and managing applications
Table of Contents
What Are Containers and Why Should I Use Them?
Setting up a Working Environment
Working with Containers
Creating and Managing Container Images
Data Volumes and System Management
Distributed Application Architecture
Single-Host Networking
Docker Compose
Orchestrators
Introduction to Docker Swarm
Zero Downtime Deployments and Secrets
Building Your Own Kubernetes Cluster
Walking through Kubernetes Concepts
Playing with Containers
Building High-Availability Clusters
Building Continuous Delivery Pipelines
Building Kubernetes on AWS
Advanced Cluster Administration
Authors
Gabriel N. Schenker

Gabriel N. Schenker has more than 25 years of experience as an independent consultant, architect, leader, trainer, mentor, and developer. Currently, Gabriel works as Senior Curriculum Developer at Confluent after coming from a similar position at Docker. Gabriel has a Ph.D. in Physics, and he is a Docker Captain, a Certified Docker Associate, and an ASP Insider. When not working, Gabriel enjoys time with his wonderful wife Veronicah and his children.

Hideto Saito

Hideto Saito has around 20 years of experience in the computer industry. In 1998, while working for Sun Microsystems Japan, he was impressed by Solaris OS, OPENSTEP, and Sun Ultra Enterprise 10000 (also known as StarFire). He then decided to pursue UNIX and macOS operating systems.

In 2006, he relocated to southern California as a software engineer to develop products and services running on Linux and macOS X. He was especially renowned for his quick Objective-C code when he was drunk. He is also an enthusiast of Japanese anime, drama, and motorsports, and loves Japanese Otaku culture.

Hui-Chuan Chloe Lee

Hui-Chuan Chloe Lee is a DevOps and software developer. She has worked in the software industry on a wide range of projects for over five years. As a technology enthusiast, she loves trying and learning about new technologies, which makes her life happier and more fulfilling. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with the people she love

Ke-Jou Carol Hsu

Ke-Jou Carol Hsu has three years of experience working as a software engineer and is currently a PhD student in the area of computer systems. Not only involved programming, she also enjoys getting multiple applications and machines perfectly working together to solve big problems. In her free time, she loves movies, music, cooking, and working out.