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| Definition | : | Kubernetes |
| Category | : | Computing » Software & Applications |
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Kubernetes (K8s) is an open-source platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
The name Kubernetes originates from the Greek word kubernḗtēs, which means helmsman or pilot. The choice of this name reflects the role of Kubernetes in steering and managing containerized applications.
The number 8 in K8s represents the eight letters between the K and the s in the word Kubernetes.
The full form of K8s is Kubernetes