Migration 101 - From VMs to Kubernetes

Embark on a comprehensive hands-on tutorial that guides you through the process of migrating an application from Virtual Machines (VMs) to Kubernetes. Learn how to progressively adopt Kubernetes by performing a full migration, covering essential steps from preparing your app for Kubernetes to configuring routing and executing a no-downtime migration. Master the art of Dockerizing your application, creating Kubernetes YAML specs, and working with Deployments. Explore various routing configurations between Kubernetes and VMs, including discussions on different topologies and the use of Consul. Gain practical experience in performing a seamless, no-downtime migration from VMs to Kubernetes. Dive into application monitoring by setting up logging with Fluentd, Elasticsearch, and Kibana, as well as metrics visualization using Prometheus and Grafana. Develop skills in managing hybrid environments and gain hands-on experience throughout the tutorial. Note that Docker is a prerequisite for this tutorial, which is presented by Luke Kysow from HashiCorp as part of the CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation) KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2021 Virtual event.