What Are Support Containers? Benefits And Use Cases Explained
Pod lifecycle in Kubernetes: definition, scheduling, networking setup & execution. Pods can have multiple containers, including support containers for tasks like logging, monitoring & initialization.
In Kubernetes, pods are the smallest deployable units and serve as a crucial component for running one or more containers. If you’re unfamiliar with Kubernetes or need a quick overview of its architecture, I’ve written an article that explains key elements such as the master node, API server, controller manager, scheduler, and worker nodes. Feel free to check it out for a solid foundation before diving into this topic. Here, we’ll focus specifically on pods, examining their structure, functionality, and how they operate within a Kubernetes cluster. You’ll learn how pods differ from standalone...