Overview
Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. With declarative APIs and powerful scheduling, it enables highly available, self-healing, and scalable cloud-native infrastructure. Kubernetes supports multi-cloud and on-premises deployments, and is widely used for microservices, batch processing, and AI workloads.
Key Features
- Automated container scheduling and load balancing for optimal resource utilization.
- Self-healing, rolling updates, and elastic scaling to ensure business continuity.
- Rich APIs and extensibility, compatible with major cloud providers and on-prem environments.
- Robust security and access control for enterprise-grade production use.
Use Cases
- Automated deployment and elastic scaling for microservices architectures.
- High-availability and resource isolation for AI, data analytics, and batch jobs.
- Multi-tenant platforms, DevOps pipelines, and hybrid cloud infrastructure management.
Technical Highlights
- Declarative resource management and controller pattern with custom extensibility.
- Community-driven with a vast ecosystem of plugins and tools.
- Supports automation tools like Helm and Operator for streamlined operations.