Glossary

Kubernetes

A container orchestrator that schedules and scales services.

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Definition

A container orchestrator that schedules and scales services.

How it works

Handles deployment, health, autoscaling and service discovery across a cluster.

Common questions

What is Kubernetes?

A container orchestrator that schedules and scales services.

How does Kubernetes work?

Handles deployment, health, autoscaling and service discovery across a cluster.

What is Kubernetes used for in system design?

Handles deployment, health, autoscaling and service discovery across a cluster.

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