Container Orchestration
Understanding the Components of Kubernetes
Understanding the Basics Part 2
Kubernetes is renowned for its ability to orchestrate containerized applications at scale. To fully appreciate how it works, it’s important to understand the key components that make up its architecture. In this article, we’ll dive into the core building blocks of Kubernetes, the Control Plane and the Worker Nodes, explaining their roles and how they work together to deliver a resilient, scalable system. The Kubernetes Control Plane The control plane acts as the “brain” of a Kubernetes cluster....
Introduction to Kubernetes
Understanding the Basics
Kubernetes has emerged as one of the leading platforms for managing containerized applications at scale. In this article, we’ll provide a high-level overview of Kubernetes, explore its core architecture and highlight how it compares to Docker or Nomad, setting the stage for deeper dives in future posts. What is Kubernetes? Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It evolved from the...