Kubernetes & Infrastructure as Code

Kubernetes is a widely used open-source platform that helps teams automate the deployment and management of containerized applications. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the practice of defining infrastructure using code instead of manual processes. When combined, Kubernetes and IaC tools help automate and streamline modern application delivery.

First, applications are packaged into containers, often using a tool like Docker. Kubernetes then handles the deployment, scaling, and management of these containerized applications across various environments, using declarative configuration files.

With IaC tools like Terraform, infrastructure components such as servers, networks, and storage are defined as code. This allows for version-controlled, repeatable deployments, giving teams the confidence to deploy infrastructure consistently and reliably.

By combining Kubernetes with IaC, teams can fully automate both application and infrastructure management, enabling scalable, consistent, and efficient deployments across environments.

Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code improve software delivery by making application and infrastructure management faster, more reliable, and easier to scale. IaC tools eliminate manual setup and reduce the risk of human error. Kubernetes offers built-in recovery and seamless scaling when demand increases, helping applications run smoothly under pressure. In today’s cloud-native world, adopting Kubernetes and IaC is key to building modern, scalable, and resilient systems.