CoreOS in Action

Book description

CoreOS in Action is a clear tutorial for deploying container-based systems on CoreOS Container Linux.



About the Technology

Traditional Linux server distributions include every component required for anything you might be hosting, most of which you don't need if you've containerized your apps and services. CoreOS Container Linux is a bare-bones distro with only the essential bits needed to run containers like Docker. Container Linux is a fast, secure base layer for any container-centric distributed application, including microservices. And say goodbye to patch scheduling; when Container Linux needs an update, you just hot-swap the whole OS.



About the Book

CoreOS in Action is a clear tutorial for deploying container-based systems on CoreOS Container Linux. Inside, you'll follow along with examples that teach you to set up CoreOS on both private and cloud systems, and to practice common sense monitoring and upgrade techniques with real code. You'll also explore important container-aware application designs, including microservices, web, and Big Data examples with real-world use cases to put your learning into perspective.



What's Inside

  • Handling scaling and failures gracefully
  • Container-driven application designs
  • Cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment
  • Smart logging and backup practices


About the Reader

Written for readers familiar with Linux and the basics of Docker.



About the Author

Matt Bailey is currently a technical lead at ZeniMax. He has worked in higher education and with scientific computing, medical, and networking technology companies, as well as a few startups. You can find him online via http://mdb.io.



Quotes
A useful compass to guide you through the complex paths of CoreOS and microservices.
- Marco Zuppone, Gemalto SafeNet

A very practical introduction with realistic deployment scenarios.
- Michael Bright, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Great source, carefully crafted...offers compelling, in-depth insight.
- Antonis Tsaltas, Huawei Technologies

Everything you need to get started, from the basic building blocks to advanced architectures.
- Thomas Peklak, Emakina CEE, Austria

Product information

  • Title: CoreOS in Action
  • Author(s): Matt Bailey
  • Release date: May 2017
  • Publisher(s): Manning Publications
  • ISBN: 9781617293740