GKE - Google Kubernetes Engine
High Level Overview
Section Introduction
Introduction to Google Kubernetes Engine
Welcome to your comprehensive guide on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). In this lesson, we’ll explore how GKE—a fully managed, production-ready Kubernetes service on Google Cloud—differs from the open-source Kubernetes project. You’ll learn how GKE accelerates cluster provisioning, automates operations, and enhances security for your containerized workloads.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A Google Cloud project with billing enabled
- The Google Cloud SDK (
gcloud) installed - Basic familiarity with Kubernetes concepts
What You’ll Learn
- Key differences between GKE and upstream Kubernetes
- GKE’s high-level architecture and core components
- How managed control planes and node pools work together
- Best practices for deploying and scaling applications on GKE
At the end of this section, you’ll test your understanding with a short quiz on GKE cluster concepts.
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