Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Originally developed by Google, it is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Kubernetes provides a platform to orchestrate container workloads and services, supporting both declarative configuration and automation.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Container Orchestration | Automates the deployment, scaling, and operations of application containers. |
| Self-Healing | Automatically restarts failed containers, replaces and reschedules them. |
| Load Balancing | Distributes network traffic to ensure stability and availability. |
| Storage Orchestration | Automatically mounts the storage system of your choice. |
| Secret and Configuration Management | Manages sensitive information and application configuration. |
| Automated Rollouts and Rollbacks | Automatically rolls out and rolls back changes to applications. |
| Horizontal Scaling | Scales applications up and down with a simple command or automatically based on CPU usage. |
| Service Discovery and Load Balancing | Exposes containers using DNS names or their own IP addresses. |
| Multi-Tenancy | Supports multiple users and teams by providing isolation and resource sharing. |
| Extensibility | Extends Kubernetes capabilities with custom resources and controllers. |