Core Kubernetes

Core Kubernetes is a reference guide designed to teach operators, SREs, and developers how to improve reliability and performance of Kubernetes-based systems. In it, Kubernetes experts Chris Love and Jay Vyas provide a guided tour through all major aspects of Kubernetes, from managing iptables to setting up dynamically scaled clusters that respond to changes in load. You’ll understand the unique security concerns of container-based applications, discover tips to minimize costly unused capacity, and get pro tips for maximizing performance. This awesome collection of undocumented internals, expert techniques, and practical guidance has invaluable information you won’t find anywhere else.

what's inside

Kubernetes base components

Kubernetes networking

Storage and the Container Storage Interface

External load balancing and ingress

Kubernetes security

Different ways of creating a Kubernetes cluster

Configuring Kubernetes to use a GPU