Deploying Containerized Applications with Kubernetes and OpenShift

Modern software development relies heavily on containerization to build, scale, and deploy applications reliably across different environments. This course provides a clear, conceptual introduction to the core technologies driving this shift: containers, Kubernetes orchestration, and OpenShift management. You will start with the foundational definitions of container technology and gradually progress to understanding how these tools work together in enterprise settings. By completing this text-based program, you will transition from a beginner to someone who understands how to package applications and manage them at scale. What you'll learn: - Understand the core differences between virtual machines and containers - Learn the basics of containerization using Docker and container registries - Explore Kubernetes architecture, pods, services, and deployments - Discover how OpenShift builds upon Kubernetes to provide enterprise-grade security and developer workflows - Practice reading and writing YAML configuration files for cloud-native applications - Examine modern deployment strategies and basic observability concepts for containerized environments The course begins with essential terminology, explaining how container images are constructed and run. From there, you will explore how Kubernetes orchestrates multiple containers and how OpenShift simplifies application lifecycles with built-in developer tools. This course is designed for beginners, system administrators, and developers looking to understand the fundamentals of cloud-native deployment. No prior experience with containers or orchestration is required. Start your journey into cloud-native application deployment today.