Tutorial series

From Containers to Kubernetes with Node.js

From Containers to Kubernetes with Node.js

Introduction

In this series, you will build and containerize a Node.js application with a MongoDB database. The series is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of migrating an application to Kubernetes, including modernizing your app using the 12FA methodology, containerizing it, and deploying it to Kubernetes. The series also includes information on deploying your app with Docker Compose using an Nginx reverse proxy and Let’s Encrypt.

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Tutorials in series

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From Containers to Kubernetes with Node.js eBook

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How To Build a Node.js Application with Docker

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How To Integrate MongoDB with Your Node Application

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Containerizing a Node.js Application for Development With Docker Compose

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How To Migrate a Docker Compose Workflow to Kubernetes

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How To Scale a Node.js Application with MongoDB on Kubernetes Using Helm

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How To Secure a Containerized Node.js Application with Nginx, Let's Encrypt, and Docker Compose

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