Kevin Conner

Kevin Conner is the Chief Engineer with GetUp Cloud, a startup focusing on Kubernetes and DevSecOps.

books by Kevin Conner

Kubernetes in Action, Second Edition

  • MEAP began February 2020
  • Last updated February 2023
  • Publication in September 2025 (estimated)
  • ISBN 9781617297618
  • 1017 pages (estimated)
  • printed in black & white

Kubernetes in Action, Second Edition teaches you to use Kubernetes to deploy container-based distributed applications. You'll start with an overview of how Docker containers work with Kubernetes and move quickly to building your first cluster. You'll gradually expand your initial application, adding features and deepening your knowledge of Kubernetes architecture and operation. In this revised and expanded second edition, you’ll take a deep dive into the structure of a Kubernetes-based application and discover how to manage a Kubernetes cluster in production. As you navigate this comprehensive guide, you'll also appreciate thorough coverage of high-value topics like monitoring, tuning, and scaling.