Kubernetes is an open-source container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Designed to manage clusters of hosts running Linux containers, Kubernetes provides advanced features such as automated rollouts and rollbacks, service discovery, load balancing, storage orchestration, and self-healing capabilities. It abstracts the underlying hardware infrastructure, allowing application developers to focus on building their applications without worrying about the complexities of hardware logistics. Kubernetes supports a wide range of container technologies and is cloud-agnostic, enabling a seamless integration across public, private, and hybrid clouds. Its declarative configuration system allows developers to define the desired state of their applications, which Kubernetes continuously works to maintain, ensuring high availability and operational efficiency. As a result, it has become a de facto standard for container orchestration, vital for facilitating modern microservices architectures.

View the most prominent open source Kubernetes projects in the list below. Click on a specific project to view its alternative or complementary packages.