Java on Kubernetes

Java on Kubernetes refers to the practice of deploying and managing Java applications within a Kubernetes environment. This process involves packaging a Java application and its required Java Virtual Machine (JVM) into a container image, which Kubernetes then orchestrates as pods to automate deployment, scaling, and management. A key aspect of this practice is carefully configuring the JVM's resource usage, particularly memory heap size, to align with the container's resource limits defined in Kubernetes, thereby ensuring stable and efficient operation. Modern cloud-native Java frameworks like Spring Boot, Quarkus, and Micronaut provide features specifically designed to optimize applications for this containerized environment, enabling the development of resilient, scalable microservices.

  1. Introduction to Java on Kubernetes
    1. What is Kubernetes
      1. Why Run Java Applications on Kubernetes
        1. Benefits and Challenges
          1. Prerequisites and Learning Path

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          2. Foundational Concepts