This course offers a deep dive into the architecture of microservices, emphasizing the benefits of independent component development and seamless integration. You'll learn how to leverage Kubernetes for container-based microservices, ensuring efficient deployment and management. Additionally, the course introduces you to Istio Service Mesh, providing you with the tools to manage complex service-to-service communications and enhance application resilience. Through practical lessons, you'll master the use of Docker and Podman for image management, understand the intricacies of service mesh architecture, and implement traffic flow management for optimized application performance. By the end of this course, you'll be proficient in creating scalable, resilient microservices architectures.
Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5
This course is part of Kubernetes From Basics to Guru Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Master the architecture and deployment of container-based microservices using Kubernetes.
Gain proficiency in managing service-to-service communications with Istio Service Mesh.
Learn to implement traffic flow management and canary deployments for optimized application performance.
Develop skills in Docker and Podman for efficient image management and deployment strategies.
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In this module, you'll learn about microservices. The first lesson explains microservices as a new way of working and how containers are vital to working with microservices. Next, you'll find a lesson that explains how to create container-based microservices in Kubernetes. After that, you'll learn how to get started with Istio Service Mesh, and how to manage microservices with it.
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