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Learn how to manage Kubernetes clusters and application configurations with Argo CD, the easy-to-use open source GitOps engine. With this practical book, development teams will quickly gain a foundational understanding of Argo CD for deploying and managing containerized applications - without having to be a Kubernetes expert, and without needing full access to an existing Kubernetes environment.

With the adoption of Kubernetes, the ability to effectively manage platform configurations has become a paramount concern. Authors Andrew Block from Red Hat and Christian Hernandez from Akuity show you how to apply GitOps practices with Argo CD to manage one or even thousands of Kubernetes environments with confidence. You''ll start with a basic understanding of the Argo CD technology and quickly learn how to achieve faster and more secure deployments.

With this book, you will:

Learn the basics of applying GitOps principles to your Kubernetes environmentsUse Argo CD to manage Kubernetes configurations as well as the applications you deploy to the platformManage the configurations of a single Kubernetes cluster or thousands of clustersDeploy Kubernetes resources using tools such as Kustomize and HelmUnderstand the importance of managing sensitive material and resources

Learn how to manage Kubernetes clusters and application configurations with Argo CD, the easy-to-use open source GitOps engine. With this practical book, development teams will quickly gain a foundational understanding of Argo CD for deploying and managing containerized applications - without having to be a Kubernetes expert, and without needing full access to an existing Kubernetes environment.

With the adoption of Kubernetes, the ability to effectively manage platform configurations has become a paramount concern. Authors Andrew Block from Red Hat and Christian Hernandez from Akuity show you how to apply GitOps practices with Argo CD to manage one or even thousands of Kubernetes environments with confidence. You''ll start with a basic understanding of the Argo CD technology and quickly learn how to achieve faster and more secure deployments.

With this book, you will:

Learn the basics of applying GitOps principles to your Kubernetes environmentsUse Argo CD to manage Kubernetes configurations as well as the applications you deploy to the platformManage the configurations of a single Kubernetes cluster or thousands of clustersDeploy Kubernetes resources using tools such as Kustomize and HelmUnderstand the importance of managing sensitive material and resources

Learn how to manage Kubernetes clusters and application configurations with Argo CD, the easy-to-use open source GitOps engine. With this practical book, development teams will quickly gain a foundational understanding of Argo CD for deploying and managing containerized applications - without having to be a Kubernetes expert, and without needing full access to an existing Kubernetes environment.With the adoption of Kubernetes, the ability to effectively manage platform configurations has become a paramount concern. Authors Andrew Block from Red Hat and Christian Hernandez from Akuity show you how to apply GitOps practices with Argo CD to manage one or even thousands of Kubernetes environments with confidence. You'll start with a basic understanding of the Argo CD technology and quickly learn how to achieve faster and more secure deployments.With this book, you will:Learn the basics of applying GitOps principles to your Kubernetes environmentsUse Argo CD to manage Kubernetes configurations as well as the applications you deploy to the platformManage the configurations of a single Kubernetes cluster or thousands of clustersDeploy Kubernetes resources using tools such as Kustomize and HelmUnderstand the importance of managing sensitive material and resources

With the Ansible automation tool, developers and system administrators in the enterprise can automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of distributed and on-premises systems. This study guide prepares you for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification exam, 90% of which covers Ansible.

Red Hat''s Alex Soto Bueno and Andrew Block walk you through all the material covered in the exam. You''ll begin with foundational concepts that build on one another and then dive into specific exam topics. The performance-based RHCE exam requires a deep knowledge of Ansible systemsand tasks under time pressure. This comprehensive guide is the ideal way to prepare.

Learn how Ansible can simplify your day-to-day operationsSolve real-world Ansible problems in a hands-on command-line environmentInstall Ansible and set up managed environmentsUse ad hoc commands and include them in scripts as requested in the examPrepare your Ansible configuration file and inventory fileSet up and prepare nodes, including SSH key-based authenticationInstall required Ansible packages

With the Ansible automation tool, developers and system administrators in the enterprise can automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of distributed and on-premises systems. This study guide prepares you for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification exam, 90% of which covers Ansible.

Red Hat''s Alex Soto Bueno and Andrew Block walk you through all the material covered in the exam. You''ll begin with foundational concepts that build on one another and then dive into specific exam topics. The performance-based RHCE exam requires a deep knowledge of Ansible systemsand tasks under time pressure. This comprehensive guide is the ideal way to prepare.

Learn how Ansible can simplify your day-to-day operationsSolve real-world Ansible problems in a hands-on command-line environmentInstall Ansible and set up managed environmentsUse ad hoc commands and include them in scripts as requested in the examPrepare your Ansible configuration file and inventory fileSet up and prepare nodes, including SSH key-based authenticationInstall required Ansible packages

With the Ansible automation tool, developers and system administrators in the enterprise can automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of distributed and on-premises systems. This study guide prepares you for the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification exam, 90% of which covers Ansible.Alex Soto Bueno, director of developer experience at Red Hat, and Andrew Block, Distinguished Architect at Red Hat, walk you through all the material covered in the exam. You'll begin with foundational concepts that build on one another and then dive into specific exam topics. The performance-based exam requires a deep knowledge of Ansible systems and tasks under time pressure. This comprehensive guide is the ideal way to prepare.With this book, you will:Learn how Ansible can simplify your day-to-day operationsSolve real-world Ansible problems in a hands-on command-line environmentLearn how to install Ansible and set up managed environmentsUse ad hoc commands and include them in scripts as requested in the examPrepare your Ansible configuration file and inventory fileInstall virtualization softwareSet up and prepare nodes, including SSH key-based authenticationInstall required Ansible packagesAnd more

Safely store secret information like passwords, keys, and certificates in Kubernetes. In this practical guide, you'll discover methods for adding layers of security that will defend the critical data of your applications.In Securing Kubernetes Secrets you will find: Strategies for storing secure assets in Kubernetes Cryptographic options and how to apply them in Kubernetes Using the HashiCorp Vault server on Kubernetes for secure secrets storage Managing security with public cloud providers Applying security concepts using tools from the Kubernetes ecosystem End-to-end secrets storage from development to operations Implementing in Kubernetes in CI/CD systems Secrets, like database passwords and API keys, are some of the most important data in your application. Securing Kubernetes Secrets reveals how to store these sensitive assets in Kubernetes in a way that's protected against leaks and hacks. You'll learn about the default capabilities of Kubernetes secrets, where they're lacking, and alternative options to strengthen applications and infrastructure. Kubernetes secrets include small and sensitive data like passwords, tokens, and keys. The security defaults of Kubernetes are rarely enough to protect this valuable data, and can leave it—and you—exposed. In this book, you'll learn how to bake security into Kubernetes-based applications right from the start with security best practices and reliable third-party tools like HashiCorp Vault

Safely manage your secret information like passwords, keys, and certificates in Kubernetes. This practical guide is full of best practices and methods for adding layers of security that will defend the critical data of your applications.In Kubernetes Secrets Management you will find:     Strategies for storing secure assets in Kubernetes     Cryptographic options and how to apply them in Kubernetes     Using the HashiCorp Vault server on Kubernetes for secure secrets storage     Managing security with public cloud providers     Applying security concepts using tools from the Kubernetes ecosystem     End-to-end secrets storage from development to operations     Implementing in Kubernetes in CI/CD systems Secrets, like database passwords and API keys, are some of the most important data in your application. Kubernetes Secrets Management reveals how to store these sensitive assets in Kubernetes in a way that’s protected against leaks and hacks. You’ll learn the default capabilities of Kubernetes secrets, where they’re lacking, and alternative options to strengthen applications and infrastructure. Discover a security-first mindset that is vital for storing and using secrets correctly, and tools and concepts that will help you manage sensitive assets such as certificates, keys, and key rotation. About the technology Kubernetes relies on passwords, tokens, keys, certificates, and other sensitive information to keep your system secure. But how do you keep these “secrets” safe? In this concise, practical book you’ll learn secrets management techniques that go far beyond the Kubernetes defaults. About the book Kubernetes Secrets Management reveals security best practices and reliable third-party tools for protecting sensitive data in Kubernetes-based systems. In this focused guide, you’ll explore relevant, real-world examples like protecting secrets in a code repository, securing keys with HashiCorp Vault, and adding layers to maintain protection after a breach. Along the way, you’ll pick up secrets management techniques you can use outside Kubernetes, as well. What's inside     Cryptographic options you can apply in Kubernetes     Managing security with public cloud providers     Secrets storage, from development to production     End-to-end Kubernetes secrets management in CI/CD systems About the reader For readers experienced with Kubernetes and CI/CD practices. About the author Alex Soto is a director of developer experience at Red Hat, a Java Champion since 2007, an international speaker, and a teacher at Salle URL University. Andrew Block is a distinguished architect with Red Hat, and an active member of the open-source community. Table of Contents PART 1 SECRETS AND KUBERNETES 1 Kubernetes Secrets 2 An introduction to Kubernetes and Secrets PART 2 MANAGING SECRETS 3 Securely storing Secrets 4 Encrypting data at rest 5 HashiCorp Vault and Kubernetes 6 Accessing cloud secrets stores PART 3 CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION AND CONTINUOUS DELIVERY 7 Kubernetes-native continuous integration and Secrets 8 Kubernetes-native continuous delivery and Secrets

Reduce the complexity of managing applications on Kubernetes and develop an enterprise pattern for application delivery

Key Features

Learn best practices from the core maintainer of Helm for application delivery and life cycle managementManage applications deployed in Kubernetes effectively using HelmGo beyond the basics when using Helm with key security considerations and management options

Book Description

Containerization is one of the best ways to implement DevOps, and learning how to execute it effectively is an essential part of a developer’s skillset. Kubernetes is the current industry standard for container orchestration. This book will help you discover the efficiency of managing applications running on Kubernetes with Helm.

Starting with a brief introduction to Helm and its impact on users working with containers and Kubernetes, you’ll delve into the primitives of Helm charts and their architecture and use cases. From there, you’ll understand how to write Helm charts in order to automate application deployment on Kubernetes and work your way toward more advanced strategies. These enterprise-ready patterns are focused on concepts beyond the basics so that you can use Helm optimally, looking at topics related to automation, application development, delivery, lifecycle management, and security.

By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to leverage Helm to build, deploy, and manage applications on Kubernetes.

What you will learn

Understand how to deploy applications on Kubernetes with easePackage dynamic applications for deployment on KubernetesIntegrate Helm into an existing software release processDevelop an enterprise automation strategy on Kubernetes using HelmUse Helm within a Helm Kubernetes operatorLeverage Helm in a secure and stable manner that fits the enterpriseDiscover the ins and outs of automation with Helm

Who this book is for

This book is for Kubernetes developers or administrators who are interested in learning Helm to provide automation for app development on Kubernetes. Although no prior knowledge of Helm is required, basic knowledge of Kubernetes application development will be useful.

Reduce the complexity of managing applications on Kubernetes and develop an enterprise pattern for application deliveryKey FeaturesLearn best practices from the core maintainer of Helm for application delivery and life cycle managementManage applications deployed in Kubernetes effectively using HelmGo beyond the basics when using Helm with key security considerations and management optionsBook DescriptionContainerization is one of the best ways to implement DevOps, and learning how to execute it effectively is an essential part of a developer’s skillset. Kubernetes is the current industry standard for container orchestration. This book will help you discover the efficiency of managing applications running on Kubernetes with Helm.Starting with a brief introduction to Helm and its impact on users working with containers and Kubernetes, you’ll delve into the primitives of Helm charts and their architecture and use cases. From there, you’ll understand how to write Helm charts in order to automate application deployment on Kubernetes and work your way toward more advanced strategies. These enterprise-ready patterns are focused on concepts beyond the basics so that you can use Helm optimally, looking at topics related to automation, application development, delivery, lifecycle management, and security.By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to leverage Helm to build, deploy, and manage applications on Kubernetes.What you will learnUnderstand how to deploy applications on Kubernetes with easePackage dynamic applications for deployment on KubernetesIntegrate Helm into an existing software release processDevelop an enterprise automation strategy on Kubernetes using HelmUse Helm within a Helm Kubernetes operatorLeverage Helm in a secure and stable manner that fits the enterpriseDiscover the ins and outs of automation with HelmWho this book is forThis book is for Kubernetes developers or administrators who are interested in learning Helm to provide automation for app development on Kubernetes. Although no prior knowledge of Helm is required, basic knowledge of Kubernetes application development will be useful.