Chapter 3
Introduction to Kubernetes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

• Acquaint yourself with the various sections of Kubernetes architecture
• Install a local Kubernetes solution and create a cluster
• Access a Kubernetes cluster graphically and by using the command-line interface (CLI)
• Work with the building-block concepts of Kubernetes
• Install a real-life application in a Kubernetes cluster

This chapter gives an introduction to Kubernetes. We will cover Kubernetes history, architecture, and important Kubernetes concepts required for further chapters.