Learn how to build a GitOps pipeline using FluxCD and explore the core principles of GitOps in this comprehensive tutorial. Discover solutions to common problems GitOps addresses, gain an overview of GitOps and podinfo, and follow step-by-step instructions to provision a Kubernetes cluster, install Flux CLI, and add Flux to your cluster. Generate a personal access token on GitHub, structure your repository as a monorepo, and deploy a podinfo application. Explore advanced topics such as changing background colors, using Helm for deployment with Flux, and implementing image update automation. Conclude with a recap of key concepts and practical applications of GitOps principles in action.
Building with FluxCD and Kubernetes - GitOps Principles in Action
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Problems GitOps Tries to Solve
Overview of GitOps + podinfo
Provision a Kubernetes Cluster
Install Flux CLI
Add Flux to the Kubernetes Cluster
Generate a Personal Access Token on GitHub
Doublecheck the Pods
Run git pull
Structure Your Repository: Monorepo
Deploy podinfo Application
Change Background Color
Use Helm to Deploy with Flux
Add Image Update Automation
Recap
Conclusion
Taught by
Linode
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