Welcome to the Kubernetes Getting Started page! Whether you're new to container orchestration or looking to deepen your understanding, this guide will help you take your first steps with Kubernetes.

📚 What is Kubernetes?

Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s, is an open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It groups containers into logical units called pods, which can be managed together.

Kubernetes Logo

Figure: Kubernetes Logo

🔧 Prerequisites

Before diving into Kubernetes, ensure you have:

  • A working Linux or macOS environment (Windows is supported with WSL2)
  • Docker installed and running
  • Basic understanding of containerization concepts

🧭 Key Concepts

Here are some core Kubernetes terms to get familiar with:

  1. Cluster - A set of physical or virtual machines that run containerized applications
  2. Node - A worker machine in Kubernetes (can be a VM or physical machine)
  3. Pod - The smallest deployable unit in Kubernetes
  4. Deployment - An API object that manages the desired state of your application

Cluster Overview

Kubernetes Cluster Architecture Diagram

📋 Hands-On Steps

  1. Install kubectl
    The command-line tool for Kubernetes.
    Install kubectl

  2. Set up a Cluster
    Use tools like Minikube for local development.

  3. Deploy Your First App
    Run: 

    kubectl run hello-world --image=nginx

Kubernetes Commands

Common Kubernetes Commands

📚 Next Steps

Ready to explore more? Check out our Kubernetes Quick Start Guide for hands-on practice!