Beginner Kubernetes Tutorials¶
Learn the core Kubernetes workflow by deploying and exposing applications.
These tutorials introduce the fundamental objects used in nearly every Kubernetes cluster.
You will learn how to:
- Create and manage Pods
- Deploy applications using Deployments
- Expose applications with Services
- Inspect logs and troubleshoot simple issues
Prerequisites¶
You should have:
- A running Kubernetes cluster (Minikube, Kind, or cloud cluster)
kubectlinstalled and configured- Basic familiarity with the command line
Tutorials¶
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Create Your First Pod
Learn how to create and inspect a Kubernetes Pod.
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Deploy Your First Application
Deploy a containerized application using a Kubernetes Deployment.
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Expose an Application with a Service
Make your application accessible inside the cluster.
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View Logs and Debug
Inspect container logs and basic debugging techniques.
What You Will Learn¶
After completing this section you will understand:
- The basic Kubernetes object model
- How applications run inside Pods
- How Deployments manage replicas
- How Services expose applications
These skills form the foundation for all Kubernetes work.
Next Step¶
Continue to the Intermediate Tutorials to learn production deployment patterns.