Kubernetes with Helm Charts: Deploy & Manage Apps

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Kubernetes with Helm Charts: Deploy & Manage Apps

Coursera · Intermediate ·☁️ DevOps & Cloud ·3mo ago

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Deploys and manages applications using Kubernetes with Helm Charts for simplified management

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Modern applications often span dozens of microservices, each requiring precise configuration and version control across multiple environments. Managing this complexity manually can quickly lead to errors, downtime, and deployment drift. In this course, you will learn how to simplify and standardize Kubernetes application management using Helm Charts which is the industry’s go-to tool for packaging, deploying, and maintaining Kubernetes applications. You’ll explore Helm’s core components, work hands-on with public and custom charts, and practice customizing, upgrading, and automating deployments. Participants should have a foundational understanding of Kubernetes and containerization concepts, along with hands-on experience using kubectl and writing YAML configuration files. They must also have access to a running Kubernetes cluster to practice deployment and management tasks throughout the course. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently deploy and manage containerized applications at scale using Helm. You’ll understand how to streamline Kubernetes operations, ensure consistency across environments, and apply best practices for security, automation, and lifecycle management in real-world production scenarios.
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