Helm as apt/yum for Kubernetes
The package-manager mental model applied to clusters.
A Familiar Idea
On Linux you install software with a package manager like apt or yum. One command pulls a program and everything it needs.
sudo apt install nginxThe Same Idea for Clusters
Helm brings that exact convenience to Kubernetes. It is the package manager for your cluster, installing whole apps in one step.
helm install my-nginx bitnami/nginxAll lessons in this course
- The Pain of Raw kubectl apply
- Helm as apt/yum for Kubernetes
- Charts, Releases, and Repositories at a Glance
- Helm 3 vs Helm 2: No More Tiller