Kubernetes is an open source container management platform originally developed by Google and now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). Kubernetes automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications, making it easier to run and manage complex distributed systems.

Purpose and capabilities of Kubernetes

• Scaling: Kubernetes can automatically scale applications based on current demand.
• Load balancing: Kubernetes distribute incoming traffic for optimal resource utilization and high availability.
• Upgrades and Rollbacks: Kubernetes allows you to monitor the health of a version and either upgrade versions incrementally or rollback to older versions.
• Storage resource management: Kubernetes automatically manages storage resources based on their requirements.
• Multicloud and hybrid cloud support: Kubernetes can run on a variety of cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and Microsoft Azure, as well as native and hybrid cloud environments.