What are the core principles behind Kubernetes basics?

Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Its core principles include:

  • Decoupling Applications from Infrastructure: Kubernetes abstracts the underlying infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on their applications rather than the hardware they run on.
  • Declarative Configuration: Users define the desired state of their applications and Kubernetes works to ensure that the actual state matches the desired state.
  • Automated Scaling: Kubernetes can automatically scale applications up or down based on demand, ensuring efficient resource usage.
  • Load Balancing: Kubernetes distributes network traffic to ensure that no single container is overwhelmed, providing high availability.
  • Self-Healing: Kubernetes automatically replaces or restarts containers that fail, ensuring uptime and reliability.
  • Service Discovery and Load Balancing: Kubernetes can expose a container using the DNS name or using their own IP address, helping in service discovery.

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