To put it another way, with k8s, groups of hosts that run containerized, cloud-native, microservice-based or legacy applications can be clustered together and seamlessly managed. Kubernetes is used for data center outsourcing, development of mobile and web applications, cloud-based web hosting and high-performance computing.
#WHAT IS KUBERNETES DEPLOYMENT SOFTWARE#
Kubernetes, aka k8s or kube, is an open-source software system that automates deployment and management of containerized applications at scale so that it can be performed easier and faster, and so that a company can enjoy the benefits of an immutable infrastructure.
Kubernetes comes from the Greek word for pilot or helmsman (hence the helm in the Kubernetes logo). Quite frequently, containers are associated with microservices (architecture that organizes applications as uncoupled services) and Docker (PaaS that delivers software in containers). This type of code shipment is lightweight and immutable. Kubernetes goes hand in hand with container orchestration, so let’s first discuss what containers are before we get to know Kubernetes.Ī container is a software unit that packages code and its configurations and dependencies to enable its seamless performance across computing environments. Kubernetes is the industry standard for the container orchestration platform, which makes it nearly the only option for companies wishing to move their workloads to the cloud. Drive your digital transformation to the next level with our world-class cloud development services