Get Started with Kubernetes

Welcome to K8s.Guru! Whether you’re a developer, platform engineer, architect, DevOps engineer, or SRE, this guide will help you get started with Kubernetes.

Quick Start Paths

For Developers

Building applications on Kubernetes? Start here:

1. Kubernetes Basics - Learn core Kubernetes concepts
2. Workloads & Scheduling - Deployments, StatefulSets, Jobs, CronJobs
3. Services & Networking - Service discovery and networking
4. ConfigMaps & Secrets - Manage application configuration
5. Troubleshooting - Debug application issues

For Platform Engineers

Managing Kubernetes infrastructure? Focus on operations:

1. Cluster Operations - Installation, upgrades, backup, HA
2. Security - RBAC, Network Policies, Pod Security
3. Observability - Logging, metrics, monitoring
4. Storage - Persistent volumes, StorageClasses
5. GitOps - ArgoCD, Flux, CI/CD patterns

For Architects

Designing Kubernetes solutions? Focus on architecture:

1. Fundamentals - Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture
2. High Availability - Design resilient clusters
3. Multi-Cluster - Manage multiple clusters
4. Service Meshes - Advanced networking patterns
5. Security Architecture - Defense-in-depth strategies

Learning Paths

Beginner Path

If you’re new to Kubernetes:

1. Start with Kubernetes Basics
2. Learn about Pods
3. Understand Deployments
4. Explore Services
5. Practice with Troubleshooting

Intermediate Path

Once you understand the basics:

1. Deep dive into Kubernetes Architecture
2. Learn RBAC and security
3. Master Storage concepts
4. Implement GitOps patterns
5. Set up Observability infrastructure

Advanced Path

For experienced practitioners:

1. Design High Availability clusters
2. Implement Multi-Cluster strategies
3. Master Service Meshes
4. Build Operators
5. Optimize for Performance

Key Concepts to Master

Core Concepts

• Pods - The smallest deployable unit
• Deployments - Managing pod replicas
• Services - Exposing applications
• ConfigMaps & Secrets - Configuration management
• Namespaces - Resource isolation

Operations

• Resource Management - Requests, limits, quotas
• Scheduling - Pod placement and constraints
• Networking - Services, ingress, network policies
• Storage - Persistent volumes and storage classes
• Security - RBAC, pod security, network policies

Advanced Topics

• High Availability - Multi-master, etcd clustering
• GitOps - ArgoCD, Flux, continuous deployment
• Service Meshes - Istio, Linkerd, advanced networking
• Operators - Custom resources and controllers
• Multi-Cluster - Federation and management

Resources

Documentation

• Full Documentation - Comprehensive Kubernetes guides
• Fundamentals - Core concepts and architecture
• Best Practices - Real-world patterns and practices

Consulting Services

Need expert help? Check out our consulting services:

• Architecture Consulting - Design your platform
• Audit & Optimization - Improve security and performance
• Platform Design - End-to-end platform design
• Automation - Implement GitOps and CI/CD
• Team Structure - Design your teams

Community

• Blog - Latest Kubernetes insights
• Contact Us - Get in touch with our team

Next Steps

1. Choose Your Path - Pick the learning path that matches your role
2. Start Learning - Begin with the fundamentals
3. Practice - Apply what you learn in your environment
4. Get Help - Contact us if you need guidance

Ready to dive in? Start with the Kubernetes Basics or explore our full documentation.