Architecting Kubernetes Clusters For High-Traffic Websites

Step 1: Learn from the Experts

Time: 1 hour

We cover the essentials of Kubernetes networking and answer the question “How do I route traffic to my microservices in Kubernetes?” You’ll learn about:

• The basics of Kubernetes infrastructure and traffic management
• Node pools and node instances
• NodePort vs LoadBalancer vs Ingress
• The Ingress controller landscape
• What you need to know about the Kubernetes Gateway API

Step 2: Dive Deeper

Time: 1-2 hours

NodePort, LoadBalancer, Ingress controller…oh my! This collection explains the different ways you can expose services and how to choose the option that’s best for you.

Step 3: Get Hands On

In our first self-paced lab, you’ll use NGINX Ingress Controller to expose a Kubernetes app, then drive traffic to that app, and finally observe the pod scaling on the number of requests.