Minimum Viable Kubernetes
summary
Argues Kubernetes is practical for very small teams by using minimalist builds like k3s with sqlite control plane on one node, adding nodes as needed, and keeping surface area small. Demonstrates workloads via Deployments and pods, networking via Services and an Ingress controller, and three storage tiers: hostPath/local-path PVCs, Longhorn, or cloud CSI volumes. Recommends simple defaults (one to five servers, avoid service mesh initially), shows workflow with kubectl apply and basic kubectl get/describe/delete, and reports this approach works for early production.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction to kubernetes
- 1:31Why consider kubernetes
- 3:27Benefits for small teams
- 5:21Choosing a deployment strategy
- 7:25The minimal setup approach
- 8:53Managing workloads
- 10:49Deployment configurations
- 12:24Networking essentials
- 16:10Data storage fundamentals
- 20:59Kubectl command line basics
- 22:33Scaling and final thoughts
- 26:01Q&A session
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