Kubernetes – An Enterprise Guide: Master containerized application deployments, integrate enterprise systems, and achieve scalability

Enhance your Kubernetes skills with Istio integration, security best practices, advanced CI/CD techniques, and effective monitoring using Prometheus and Grafana. Gain expertise in multitenancy, secrets management, and global load balancing to optimize deployments, improve security, and streamline operations in enterprise environments.Key FeaturesPractical insights on running Kubernetes in enterprise environments, backed by real-world experienceStrategies for securing clusters with runtime security, direct pod mounting, and Vault integration for secrets managementA dual-perspective approach that covers Kubernetes administration and development for a complete understandingBook DescriptionKubernetes – An Enterprise Guide, Third Edition, provides a practical and up-to-date resource for navigating modern cloud-native technologies. This edition covers advanced Kubernetes deployments, security best practices, and key strategies for managing enterprise workloads efficiently.The book explores critical topics such as virtual clusters, container security, and secrets management, offering actionable insights for running Kubernetes in production environments. Learn how to transition to microservices with Istio, implement GitOps and CI/CD for streamlined deployments, and enhance security using OPA/Gatekeeper and KubeArmor.Designed for professionals, this guide equips you with the knowledge to integrate Kubernetes with industry-leading tools and optimize business-critical applications. Stay ahead in the evolving cloud landscape with strategies that drive efficiency, security, and scalability.What you will learnManage secrets securely using Vault and External Secret OperatorCreate multitenant clusters with vCluster for isolated environmentsMonitor Kubernetes clusters with Prometheus and visualize metrics using GrafanaAggregate and analyze logs centrally with OpenSearch for deeper insightsBuild a CI/CD developer platform by integrating GitLab and ArgoCDDeploy applications in an Istio service mesh and enforce security with OPA and GateKeeperSecure container runtimes and prevent attacks using KubeArmorWho this book is forThis book is designed for DevOps engineers, developers, and system administrators looking to deepen their knowledge of Kubernetes for enterprise environments. It is ideal for professionals who want to enhance their skills in containerization, automation, and cloud-native deployments. While prior experience with Docker and Kubernetes is helpful, beginners can get up to speed with the included Kubernetes bootcamp, which provides foundational concepts and a refresher for those needing it.Table of ContentsDocker and Container EssentialsDeploying Kubernetes Using KinDKubernetes BootcampServices, Load Balancing, and Network PoliciesExternal DNS and Global Load BalancingIntegrating Authentication into Your ClusterRBAC Policies and AuditingManaging SecretsBuilding Multitenant Clusters with vClustersDeploying a Secured Kubernetes DashboardExtending Security Using Open Policy AgentNode Security with GatekeeperKubeArmor Securing Your RuntimeBacking Up Workloads Monitoring Clusters and WorkloadsAn Introduction to IstioBuilding and Deploying Applications on IstioProvisioning a Multitenant PlatformBuilding a Developer Portal Read more