
Kubernetes for Serverless Applications
Implement FaaS by effectively deploying, managing, monitoring, and orchestrating serverless applications using Kubernetes
Russ McKendrick(Author)
Packt Publishing
Published on 18. January 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
318 pages
978-1-78862-037-6 (ISBN)
Description
Transform yourself into a Kubernetes specialist in serverless applications.
Key Features
Get hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and using services such as Kubeless, Funktion, OpenWhisk, and Fission
Learn how to launch Kubernetes both locally and in public clouds
Explore the differences between using services such as AWS Lambda and Azure Functions and running your own
Book DescriptionKubernetes has established itself as the standard platform for container management, orchestration, and deployment. It has been adopted by companies such as Google, its original developers, and Microsoft as an integral part of their public cloud platforms, so that you can develop for Kubernetes and not worry about being locked into a single vendor.
This book will initially start by introducing serverless functions. Then you will configure tools such as Minikube to run Kubernetes. Once you are up-and-running, you will install and configure Kubeless, your first step towards running Function as a Service (FaaS) on Kubernetes. Then you will gradually move towards running Fission, a framework used for managing serverless functions on Kubernetes environments. Towards the end of the book, you will also work with Kubernetes functions on public and private clouds.
By the end of this book, we will have mastered using Function as a Service on Kubernetes environments.
What you will learn
Get a detailed analysis of serverless/Functions as a Service
Get hands-on with installing and running tasks in Kubernetes using Minikube
Install Kubeless locally and launch your first function
Launch Kubernetes in the cloud and move your applications between your local machine and your cloud cluster
Deploy applications on Kubernetes using Apache OpenWhisk
Explore topics such as Funktion and Fission installation on the cloud followed by launching applications
Monitor a serverless function and master security best practices and Kubernetes use cases
Who this book is forIf you are a DevOps engineer, cloud architect, or a stakeholder keen to learn about serverless functions in Kubernetes environments, then this book is for you.
Key Features
Get hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and using services such as Kubeless, Funktion, OpenWhisk, and Fission
Learn how to launch Kubernetes both locally and in public clouds
Explore the differences between using services such as AWS Lambda and Azure Functions and running your own
Book DescriptionKubernetes has established itself as the standard platform for container management, orchestration, and deployment. It has been adopted by companies such as Google, its original developers, and Microsoft as an integral part of their public cloud platforms, so that you can develop for Kubernetes and not worry about being locked into a single vendor.
This book will initially start by introducing serverless functions. Then you will configure tools such as Minikube to run Kubernetes. Once you are up-and-running, you will install and configure Kubeless, your first step towards running Function as a Service (FaaS) on Kubernetes. Then you will gradually move towards running Fission, a framework used for managing serverless functions on Kubernetes environments. Towards the end of the book, you will also work with Kubernetes functions on public and private clouds.
By the end of this book, we will have mastered using Function as a Service on Kubernetes environments.
What you will learn
Get a detailed analysis of serverless/Functions as a Service
Get hands-on with installing and running tasks in Kubernetes using Minikube
Install Kubeless locally and launch your first function
Launch Kubernetes in the cloud and move your applications between your local machine and your cloud cluster
Deploy applications on Kubernetes using Apache OpenWhisk
Explore topics such as Funktion and Fission installation on the cloud followed by launching applications
Monitor a serverless function and master security best practices and Kubernetes use cases
Who this book is forIf you are a DevOps engineer, cloud architect, or a stakeholder keen to learn about serverless functions in Kubernetes environments, then this book is for you.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
597 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78862-037-6 (9781788620376)
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Russ McKendrick
Kubernetes for Serverless Applications
Implement FaaS by effectively deploying, managing, monitoring, and orchestrating serverless applications using Kubernetes
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Person
Russ McKendrick is an experienced solution architect who has been working in IT and related industries for over 25 years. During his career, he has had varied responsibilities, from looking after an entire IT infrastructure to providing first-line, second-line, and senior support in both client-facing and internal teams for large organizations. Russ supports open source systems and tools on public and private clouds at Node4 Limited, where he heads up the Open Source Solutions team.
Content
Table of Contents
The Serverless Landscape
An Introduction to Kubernetes
Installing Kubernetes Locally
Introducing Kubeless Functioning
Using Funktion for Serverless Applications
Installing Kubernetes in the Cloud
Apache OpenWhisk and Kubernetes
Launching Applications Using Fission
Looking at OpenFaaS
Serverless Considerations
Running Serverless Workloads
The Serverless Landscape
An Introduction to Kubernetes
Installing Kubernetes Locally
Introducing Kubeless Functioning
Using Funktion for Serverless Applications
Installing Kubernetes in the Cloud
Apache OpenWhisk and Kubernetes
Launching Applications Using Fission
Looking at OpenFaaS
Serverless Considerations
Running Serverless Workloads