Get up and running with Kubernetes 1.19 and simplify the way you build, deploy, and maintain scalable distributed systems Key Features Design and deploy large clusters on various cloud platforms Explore containerized application deployment, debugging, and recovery with the latest Kubernetes version 1.19 Become well-versed with advanced Kubernetes topics such as traffic routing or Pod autoscaling and scheduling Book DescriptionWith its broad adoption across various industries, Kubernetes is helping engineers with the orchestration and automation of container deployments on a large scale, making it the leading container orchestration system and the most popular choice for running containerized applications. This Kubernetes book starts with an introduction to Kubernetes and containerization, covering the setup of your local development environment and the roles of the most important Kubernetes components. Along with covering the core concepts necessary to make the most of your infrastructure, this book will also help you get acquainted with the fundamentals of Kubernetes. As you advance, you'll learn how to manage Kubernetes clusters on cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and develop and deploy real-world applications in Kubernetes using practical examples. Additionally, you'll get to grips with managing microservices along with best practices. By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with battle-tested knowledge of advanced Kubernetes topics, such as scheduling of Pods and managing incoming traffic to the cluster, and be ready to work with Kubernetes on cloud platforms. What you will learn Manage containerized applications with Kubernetes Understand Kubernetes architecture and the responsibilities of each component Set up Kubernetes on Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Google Kubernetes Engine, and Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Deploy cloud applications such as Prometheus and Elasticsearch using Helm charts Discover advanced techniques for Pod scheduling and auto-scaling the cluster Understand possible approaches to traffic routing in Kubernetes Who this book is forThis book is for software developers and DevOps engineers looking to understand how to work with Kubernetes for orchestrating containerized applications and services in the cloud. Prior experience with designing software running in operating system containers, as well as a general background in DevOps best practices, will be helpful. Basic knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and leading cloud service providers assist with grasping the concepts covered easily.

Unlock the full potential of the Docker containerization platform with this practical guide Key Features Explore tools such as Docker Engine, Machine, Compose, and Swarm Discover how you can integrate Docker into your everyday workflows Get well-versed with Kubernetes options such as Minikube, Kind, and MicroK8s Book DescriptionDocker has been a game changer when it comes to how modern applications are deployed and created. It has now grown into a key driver of innovation beyond system administration, with a significant impact on the world of web development. Mastering Docker shows you how you can ensure that you're keeping up with the innovations it's driving and be sure you're using it to its full potential. This fourth edition not only demonstrates how to use Docker more effectively but also helps you rethink and reimagine what you can achieve with it. You'll start by building, managing, and storing images along with exploring best practices for working with Docker confidently. Once you've got to grips with Docker security, the book covers essential concepts for extending and integrating Docker in new and innovative ways. You'll also learn how to take control of your containers efficiently using Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes. By the end of this Docker book, you'll have a broad yet detailed sense of what's possible with Docker and how seamlessly it fits in with a range of other platforms and tools. What you will learn Get to grips with essential Docker components and concepts Discover the best ways to build, store, and distribute container images Understand how Docker can fit into your development workflow Secure your containers and files with Docker's security features Explore first-party and third-party cluster tools and plugins Launch and manage your Kubernetes clusters in major public clouds Who this book is forIf you are a software architect, DevOps engineer, sysadmin, or IT professional looking to leverage Docker's extensive features for innovating any process from system administration to web development, Mastering Docker will show you how you can use it to its full potential. A basic understanding of containerization and prior Docker experience is necessary.

Master Docker and leverage its power in your day-to-day workflow Key Features Explore tools such as Docker Engine, Machine, Compose, and Swarm Discover how Docker can be integrated into your daily workflows Learn to leverage Docker Swarm and Kubernetes Book DescriptionDocker has been a game-changer when it comes to how modern applications are deployed and created. It has now grown into a key driver of innovation beyond system administration, with an impact on the world of web development. But how can you make sure you're keeping up with the innovations it's driving, or be sure you're using it to its full potential? Mastering Docker shows you how; this book not only demonstrates how to use Docker more effectively, but also helps you rethink and reimagine what's possible with it. You will cover concepts such as building, managing, and storing images, along with best practices to make you confident, before delving more into Docker security. You'll find everything related to extending and integrating Docker in new and innovative ways. Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes will help you take control of your containers in an efficient manner. By the end of the book, you will have a broad, yet detailed, sense of what's possible with Docker, and how seamlessly it fits in with a range of other platforms and tools. What you will learn Become fluent with the basic components and concepts of Docker Learn the best ways to build, store, and distribute containers Understand how Docker can fit into your development workflow Secure your containers and files with Docker's security features Solve architectural problems using the first and third clustering tool Leverage Linux containers and create highly scalable applications Who this book is forIf you are an I.T professional and recognize Docker's importance for innovation in everything from system administration to web development, but aren't sure how to use it to its full potential, Mastering Docker is for you.

Leverage Docker to unlock efficient and rapid container deployments to improve your development workflow Key Features Reconfigure Docker hosts to create a logging system with the ElasticSearch-Logstash-Kibana (ELK) stack Tackle the challenges of large-scale container deployment with this fast-paced guide Benchmark the performance of your Docker containers using Apache JMeter Book DescriptionDocker is an enterprise-grade container platform that allows you to build and deploy your apps. Its portable format lets you run your code right from your desktop workstations to popular cloud computing providers. This comprehensive guide will improve your Docker workflows and ensure your application's production environment runs smoothly. This book starts with a refresher on setting up and running Docker and details the basic setup for creating a Docker Swarm cluster. You will then learn how to automate this cluster by using Chef Server and Cookbook. After that, you will run the Docker monitoring system with Prometheus and Grafana, and deploy the ELK stack. You will also learn some tips for optimizing Docker images. After deploying containers with the help of Jenkins, you will then move on to a tutorial on using Apache JMeter to analyze your application's performance. You will learn how to use Docker Swarm and NGINX to load-balance your application and how common debugging tools in Linux can be used to troubleshoot Docker containers. By the end of this book, you will be able to integrate all the optimizations that you have learned and put everything into practice in your applications. What you will learn Automate provisioning and setting up nodes in a Docker Swarm cluster Configure a monitoring system with Prometheus and Grafana Use Apache JMeter to create workloads for benchmarking the performance of Docker containers Understand how to load-balance an application with Docker Swarm and Nginx Deploy strace, tcdump, blktrace, and other Linux debugging tools to troubleshoot containers Integrate Docker optimizations for DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, CI, and CD Who this book is forIf you are a software developer with a good understanding of managing Docker services and the Linux file system and are looking for ways to optimize working with Docker containers, then this is the book for you. Developers fascinated with containers and workflow automation with benefit from this book.

Run Ansible playbooks to launch complex multi-tier applications hosted in public clouds Key Features Build your learning curve using Ansible Automate cloud, network, and security infrastructures with ease Gain hands-on exposure on Ansible Book DescriptionAnsible has grown from a small, open source orchestration tool to a full-blown orchestration and configuration management tool owned by Red Hat. Its powerful core modules cover a wide range of infrastructures, including on-premises systems and public clouds, operating systems, devices, and services-meaning it can be used to manage pretty much your entire end-to-end environment. Trends and surveys say that Ansible is the first choice of tool among system administrators as it is so easy to use. This end-to-end, practical guide will take you on a learning curve from beginner to pro. You'll start by installing and configuring the Ansible to perform various automation tasks. Then, we'll dive deep into the various facets of infrastructure, such as cloud, compute and network infrastructure along with security. By the end of this book, you'll have an end-to-end understanding of Ansible and how you can apply it to your own environments. What you will learn Write your own playbooks to configure servers running CentOS, Ubuntu, and Windows Identify repeatable tasks and write playbooks to automate them Define a highly available public cloud infrastructure in code, making it easy to distribute your infrastructure configuration Deploy and configure Ansible Tower and Ansible AWX Learn to use community contributed roles Use Ansible in your day-to-day role and projects Who this book is forLearn Ansible is perfect for system administrators and developers who want to take their current workflows and transform them into repeatable playbooks using Ansible. No prior knowledge of Ansible is required.

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.

Master the art of making Docker more extensible, composable, and modular by leveraging plugins and other supporting tools About This Book * Get the first book on the market that shows you how to extend the capabilities of Docker using plugins and third-party tools * Master the skills of creating various plugins and integrating great tools in order to enhance the functionalities of Docker * A practical and learning guide that ensures your investment in Docker becomes more valuable Who This Book Is For This book is for developers and sys admins who are well versed Docker and have knowledge on basic programming languages. If you can't wait to extend Docker and customize it to meet your requirements, this is the book for you! What You Will Learn * Find out about Docker plugins and the problems they solve * Gain insights into creating your own plugin * Use Docker tools to extend the basic functionality of the core Docker engine * Get to grips with the installation and configuration of third-party tools available to use with Docker plugins * Install, configure, and use a scheduling service to manage the containers in your environment * Enhance your day-to-day Docker usage through security, troubleshooting, and best practices In Detail With Docker, it is possible to get a lot of apps running on the same old servers, making it very easy to package and ship programs. The ability to extend Docker using plugins and load third-party plugins is incredible, and organizations can massively benefit from it. In this book, you will read about what first and third party tools are available to extend the functionality of your existing Docker installation and how to approach your next Docker infrastructure deployment. We will show you how to work with Docker plugins, install it, and cover its lifecycle. We also cover network and volume plugins, and you will find out how to build your own plugin. You'll discover how to integrate it with Puppet, Ansible, Jenkins, Flocker, Rancher, Packer, and more with third-party plugins. Then, you'll see how to use Schedulers such as Kubernetes and Amazon ECS. Finally, we'll delve into security, troubleshooting, and best practices when extending Docker. By the end of this book, you will learn how to extend Docker and customize it based on your business requirements with the help of various tools and plugins. Style and approach An easy to follow guide with plenty of hands-on practical examples which can be executed both on your local machine or externally hosted services.

Monitor your Docker containers and their apps using various native and third-party tools with the help of this exclusive guide! About This Book * Get the only book that covers multiple methods to monitoring Docker Containers -your one-stop solution to all your Docker monitoring needs * Learn how to implement third-party tools such as Datalog, cAdvisor, and more with this example-rich, hands-on guide * Learn how to efficiently monitor Docker containers and get an edge over other administrators while maintaining apps on these containers Who This Book Is For This book is for DevOps engineers and system administrators who manage Docker containers and want to better manage these containers using expert techniques and methods and better maintain applications built on Docker. What You Will Learn * Discover the tools built into Docker to gain an insight into your containers' performance * Augment Docker's built-in tools with modern tools such as cAdvisor from Google, SysDig by Draios, and Soundcloud's Prometheus * Integrate the monitoring of your containers with more traditional monitoring solutions such as Zabbix * Take advantage of the various SaaS offerings from third parties to move monitoring away from your local infrastructure and into the cloud * Discover the various ways to ship your applications' logs from the container to a central logging service * Get the most out of your application and resources with the right implementation of your monitoring method In Detail This book will show you how monitoring containers and keeping a keen eye on the working of applications helps improve the overall performance of the applications that run on Docker. With the increased adoption of Docker containers, the need to monitor which containers are running, what resources they are consuming, and how these factors affect the overall performance of the system has become the need of the moment. This book covers monitoring containers using Docker's native monitoring functions, various plugins, as well as third-party tools that help in monitoring. Well start with how to obtain detailed stats for active containers, resources consumed, and container behavior. We also show you how to use these stats to improve the overall performance of the system. Next, you will learn how to use SysDig to both view your containers performance metrics in real time and record sessions to query later. By the end of this book, you will have a complete knowledge of how to implement monitoring for your containerized applications and make the most of the metrics you are collecting Style and approach This is an easy-to-follow guide with plenty of hands-on examples that can be executed both on your local machine and externally hosted services.