Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way

Discover Kubernetes the Visual Way!

Understanding Kubernetes can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. In this book, Aurélie Vache makes cloud-native concepts accessible through a unique collection of clear, illustrated sketchnotes.

Updated for Kubernetes 1.33, this visual guide helps you grasp both the fundamentals and more advanced features of Kubernetes, step by step.

Inside, you’ll find:

✅ An overview of core components: etcd, API server, scheduler, kubelet, controller manager, proxy...
✅ Essential resources explained: Pods, Jobs, Deployments, Services, ConfigMaps, Ingress, PV/PVC...
✅ Key operational topics: QoS, Horizontal Pod Autoscaler, Affinity rules, Network Policies...
✅ Advanced concepts made simple: RBAC, PSP, node operations...
✅ Practical debugging & troubleshooting tips
✅ Handy Kubernetes tools you should know
✅ And dozens of “How To” examples paired with visual guides to quickly master even the trickiest concepts.

Whether you're a developer, sysadmin, DevOps engineer, or simply curious about Kubernetes, this book turns complex ideas into simple, memorable visuals.

Make your Kubernetes learning journey easier — and a lot more fun!