Kubernetes is simple: it's just Linux, with Eric Jalal | KubeFM

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Eric Jalal, an independent consultant and Kubernetes developer, *explains how Kubernetes is fundamentally built on familiar Linux features*. He discusses why understanding Linux is crucial for working with Kubernetes and how this knowledge can simplify your approach to cloud-native technologies.

You will learn:

- Why Eric considers Kubernetes to be *"just Linux"* and how it *wraps existing Linux technologies*.
- The importance of *understanding Linux fundamentals* (file systems, networking, storage).
- How Kubernetes *provides a standard and consistent interface* for managing Linux-based infrastructure.
- Why learning Linux deeply can make *Kubernetes adoption an incremental step* rather than a giant leap

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CHAPTERS
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00:00 Introduction and sponsor message
01:43 Eric's current focus and professional background
04:33 Eric's journey into cloud native and staying updated
08:49 Career advice for younger self
11:34 Kubernetes and Linux: The relationship
14:27 The simplicity of Kubernetes
19:36 Kubernetes as a wrapper on top of Linux
22:45 Container runtimes in Kubernetes
25:34 Layers of abstraction in cloud technologies
30:14 Linux APIs and Kubernetes resource management
35:49 Kubernetes' opinionated approach to Linux APIs
39:31 The value of learning Linux for Kubernetes
42:32 Recommended resources for learning Linux
45:06 The future of Kubernetes and Linux
45:49 Eric's hobbies and future plans
48:03 Closing remarks

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