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Kubernetes single-node (latest) Playground
Playground Features
- Single-node Kubernetes cluster running on the latest version
- Equipped with Canal Network Interface (CNI)
- kubectl command preinstalled
- Each session runs for 60 minutes but can be extended should you need more time
What is Kubernetes?
Kubernetes is initially hard to understand. Every website tells us it's a container orchestrator, but what does it actually do? Well, nothing makes things easier to understand than actually using this software yourself. Get access to a Kubernetes environment in seconds! No need to install anything. You just click a button and you get one ready-made, easily accessible from your browser. Enter kubectl commands, experiment, and see for yourself what this orchestrator is all about.
Kubernetes makes it easy to run thousands of containers across hundreds of servers. It takes care of distributing every container where it should be. It makes sure failed containers are replaced automatically. It even ensures that the cluster nodes that fail also get replaced (if extra servers are already available). It auto-heals and keeps things running the way you instructed it to do. It's an automation tool that orchestrates stuff for you; makes sure things go according to plan. And since it mainly works with containers, these are some reasons why it's called a container orchestrator.
What is Canal CNI?
Container Network Interfaces, or CNI, enable networking capabilities within your Kubernetes cluster and its internal components. CNI allows communication between nodes, pods, and services. It is one of the primary components required to set up a Kubernetes cluster.
Canal is a popular CNI solution that combines Flannel for networking and Calico for network policy enforcement. This hybrid approach provides a balanced solution—offering both simplicity and flexibility. It is ideal for users who want a lightweight network layer like Flannel but also need to implement advanced features like network policies, which are not supported in Flannel alone. Canal allows clusters to scale more securely by providing basic networking with enhanced control.
Learn and enhance your skills in Kubernetes with these courses:
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