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Pod Security in Kubernetes — Pod security in Kubernetes gives developers and operators enormous flexibility, but that flexibility can also introduce serious security risk if Pods are allowed to run with excessive privileges or unsafe settings. Pod security is about defining and enforcing what Pods are allowed to do — whether they can run as […]
1. What Are Init Containers in Kubernetes? Init Containers in kubernetes are special containers in a Pod that run to completion before any of the app’s main containers start. Key points: They always run before normal containers. They run sequentially — one after another. If an init container fails, Kubernetes restarts the Pod until it […]
1. What is Helm charts in Kubernetes? Helm charts in kubernetes is an open-source Kubernetes package manager that simplifies the deployment of complex applications. Instead of manually writing multiple Kubernetes YAML files for deployments, services, config maps, and ingress, Helm lets you use a single packaged Helm Chart. Think of Helm like apt for Ubuntu […]
Introduction Kompose in Kubernetes has become the go-to platform for container orchestration, offering powerful tools for scaling, managing, and deploying applications. However, many developers still use Docker Compose for defining multi-container applications during development. Transitioning these Compose files can be a manual and error-prone process — especially for beginners. Kompose in kubernetes tool is an […]
Introduction Kubernetes the Hard Way” is a popular hands-on tutorial by Kelsey Hightower that teaches how to install Kubernetes manually without using tools like kubeadm .Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration system, but much of its complexity is hidden behind tools like kubeadm, mini kube, or managed services like Amazon EKS and Google GKE. These […]
What is a Resource Quota in Kubernetes? In Kubernetes, it is a policy object that enforces limits on the total amount of cluster resources that a namespace can consume. It helps prevent a single team, application, or user from monopolizing resources, which is essential in shared or production environments. Compute resources (CPU and memory) Storage […]
Introduction Liveness and readiness in kubernetes are key features in Kubernetes that ensure your application is healthy and available. While checks help restart unhealthy containers, readiness checks ensure only ready pods receive traffic. What Are Probes in Kubernetes? In Kubernetes, both a probe is a diagnostic mechanism to check the status of a container running inside […]
What is a Kubernetes Volumes ? Kubernetes Volumes are essential components in any containerized application where data persistence is needed. In this guide, you’ll learn about different volume types, use cases, and YAML examples to implement them. A Kubernetes Volumes is a directory accessible to containers in a Pod. It is used to store data […]
Introduction When deploying applications on Kubernetes, one of the most essential components that often works silently in the background is DNS (Domain Name System). clusters use this dns plugin as the default DNS service for service discovery and internal communication. What is CoreDNS? It is a flexible and extensible DNS server written in Go. In […]
Introduction Network Policy in kubernetes are a critical part of securing containerized applications running in Kubernetes clusters. They control how pods communicate with each other and with external services, ensuring your microservices remain isolated and protected. Kubernetes has revolutionized container orchestration, enabling scalable and efficient deployment of modern applications. But with power comes responsibility—especially when […]
