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Kubernetes Basics: Understanding Key Resources

Static Pods

Overview:
Static pods are Kubernetes pods that are managed directly by the kubelet on a node. They are not part of the Kubernetes control plane, making them suitable for running system-level daemons or essential services on individual nodes.

Usage:

Create a Static Pod:

  • Write a pod manifest file.
  • Place the file in the kubelet's specified directory (e.g., /etc/kubernetes/manifests).
  • Restart the kubelet to start the static pod. 
sudo systemctl restart kubelet
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Check the status of the static pod using kubectl or kubelet logs.

kubectl get pods
kubectl describe pod my-static-pod
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Cleanup:

Delete the manifest file and restart the kubelet.

sudo rm /etc/kubernetes/manifests/my-static-pod.yaml
sudo systemctl restart kubelet
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Pods

Overview:
Pods are the smallest deployable units in Kubernetes. They represent one or more containers that share storage, network, and specifications.

Usage:

Create a Pod:

Write a pod manifest file (YAML) defining containers, volumes, and metadata.
Apply the manifest using kubectl.

kubectl apply -f my-pod.yaml
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Monitor Pod:

Check the status of the pod.

kubectl get pods
kubectl describe pod my-pod
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Update Pod:

Modify the manifest file and apply the changes.

kubectl apply -f my-updated-pod.yaml
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Deployments

Overview:
Deployments provide a declarative way to manage pod replicas, enabling easy updates and rollbacks.

Usage:

Create a Deployment:

Write a deployment manifest file specifying the desired state.
Apply the manifest using kubectl.

kubectl apply -f my-deployment.yaml
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Scale Deployment:

Update the replica count in the deployment manifest.

kubectl scale deployment my-deployment --replicas=3
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Update Deployment:

Modify the container image or other specifications in the deployment manifest.

kubectl apply -f my-updated-deployment.yaml
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StatefulSets

Overview:
StatefulSets manage the deployment and scaling of stateful applications, maintaining stable network identities and storage.

Usage:
Create a StatefulSet:

Write a StatefulSet manifest file specifying pod templates and persistent volume claims.
Apply the manifest using kubectl.

kubectl apply -f my-statefulset.yaml
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Scale StatefulSet:

Update the replica count in the StatefulSet manifest.

kubectl scale statefulset my-statefulset --replicas=3
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Update StatefulSet:

Modify the pod template or other specifications in the StatefulSet manifest.

kubectl apply -f my-updated-statefulset.yaml
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DaemonSets

Overview:
DaemonSets ensure that a copy of a pod runs on every node in the cluster, typically for system daemons or logging agents.

Usage:

Create a DaemonSet:

Write a DaemonSet manifest file specifying pod templates.
Apply the manifest using kubectl.

kubectl apply -f my-daemonset.yaml
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Update DaemonSet:

Modify the pod template or other specifications in the DaemonSet manifest.

kubectl apply -f my-updated-daemonset.yaml
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Monitor DaemonSet:

Check the status of the DaemonSet and the pods on each node.

kubectl get daemonset
kubectl get pods -l app=my-daemon
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This document provides a basic understanding of key Kubernetes resources and commands, including static pods, pods, deployments, StatefulSets, and DaemonSets. Each section includes an overview, usage examples, and common operations.

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