
Kubernetes in Action
Marko Luksa(Author)
Manning Publications (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 12. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
1017 pages
978-1-61729-761-8 (ISBN)
Description
DESCRIPTIONKubernetes is an essential tool for anyone deploying and managing cloud-native applications. It lays out a complete introduction to container technologies and containerized applications along with practical tips for efficient deployment and operation. This revised edition of the bestselling Kubernetes in Action contains new coverage of the Kubernetes architecture, including the Kubernetes API, and a deep dive into managing a Kubernetes cluster in production.In Kubernetes in Action, Second Edition, you'll start with an overview of how Docker containers work with Kubernetes and move quickly to building your first cluster. You'll gradually expand your initial application, adding features and deepening your knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and operation. As you navigate this comprehensive guide, you'll also appreciate thorough coverage of high-value topics like monitoring, tuning, and scaling.
RETAIL SELLING POINTS
* Up and running with Kubernetes
* Deploying containers across a cluster
* Securing clusters
* Updating applications with zero downtime
AUDIENCE
For intermediate software developer
RETAIL SELLING POINTS
* Up and running with Kubernetes
* Deploying containers across a cluster
* Securing clusters
* Updating applications with zero downtime
AUDIENCE
For intermediate software developer
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
Weight
1220 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61729-761-8 (9781617297618)
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Marko Luksa | Kevin Conner
Kubernetes in Action, Second Edition
Deploying and managing containers and cloud-native applications
E-Book
04/2026
Simon + Schuster LLC
€50.43
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Person
Marko Luksa is an engineer at Red Hat working on Kubernetes and OpenShift.
Content
table of contents detailed TOC PART 1: FIRST TIME ON A BOAT: INTRODUCTION TO KUBERNETES READ IN LIVEBOOK 1INTRODUCING KUBERNETES READ IN LIVEBOOK 2UNDERSTANDING CONTAINERS READ IN LIVEBOOK 3DEPLOYING YOUR FIRST APPLICATION PART 2: LEARNING THE ROPES: KUBERNETES API OBJECTS READ IN LIVEBOOK 4INTRODUCING KUBERNETES API OBJECTS READ IN LIVEBOOK 5RUNNING WORKLOADS IN PODS READ IN LIVEBOOK 6MANGING THE POD LIFECYCLE READ IN LIVEBOOK 7ATTACHING STORAGE VOLUMES TO PODS READ IN LIVEBOOK 8PERSISTING DATA IN PERSISTENTVOLUMES READ IN LIVEBOOK 9CONFIGURATION VIA CONFIGMAPS, SECRETS, AND THE DOWNWARD API READ IN LIVEBOOK 10ORGANIZING OBJECTS USING NAMESPACES AND LABELS READ IN LIVEBOOK 11EXPOSING PODS WITH SERVICES READ IN LIVEBOOK 12EXPOSING SERVICES WITH INGRESS READ IN LIVEBOOK 13REPLICATING PODS WITH REPLICASETS READ IN LIVEBOOK 14MANAGING PODS WITH DEPLOYMENTS 15 DEPLOYING STATEFUL WORKLOADS WITH STATEFULSETS 16 DEPLOYING SPECIALIZED WORKLOADS WITH DAEMONSETS, JOBS, AND CRONJOBS PART 3: GOING BELOW DECK: KUBERNETES INTERNALS 17 UNDERSTANDING THE KUBERNETES API IN DETAIL 18 UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PLANE COMPONENTS 19 UNDERSTANDING THE CLUSTER NODE COMPONENTS 20 UNDERSTANDING THE INTERNAL OPERATION OF KUBERNETES CONTROLLERS PART 4: SAILING OUT TO HIGH SEAS: MANAGING KUBERNETES 21 DEPLOYING HIGHLY-AVAILABLE CLUSTERS 22 MANAGING THE COMPUTING RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO PODS 23 ADVANCED SCHEDULING USING AFFINITY AND ANTI-AFFINITY 24 AUTOMATIC SCALING USING THE HORIZONTALPODAUTOSCALER 25 SECURING THE API USING ROLE-BASED ACCESS CONTROL 26 PROTECTING CLUSTER NODES 27 SECURING NETWORK COMMUNICATION USING NETWORKPOLICIES 28 UPGRADING, BACKING UP, AND RESTORING KUBERNETES CLUSTERS 29 ADDING CENTRALIZED LOGGING, METRICS, ALERTING, AND TRACING PART 5: BECOMING A SEASONED MARINER: MAKING THE MOST OF KUBERNETES 30 KUBERNETES DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT BEST PRACTICES 30 EXTENDING KUBERNETES WITH CUSTOMRESOURCEDEFINITIONS AND OPERATORS