Meet Kubernetes
In this chapter, we will introduce you to Kubernetes. If you are already familiar with this technology, feel free to skip this chapter. If you are still with us for the ride, get ready to cover the following topics:
- The history of Kubernetes
- Why would you need Kubernetes?
- The key features of Kubernetes
- The architecture of Kubernetes
- Where to run Kubernetes
- Example of using Kubernetes
At the end of this chapter, you will have a good idea of what container orchestration systems such as Kubernetes do, how they work, and how you can utilize them yourself.