Deploying a Microservices Application on Kubernetes

Overview

In this lab, you will deploy a multi-tier microservices application (frontend and backend) to a Kubernetes cluster. You will configure communication between the services and expose the frontend to the outside world.

Prerequisites

• A running Kubernetes cluster (e.g., Minikube, Kind, or a managed cloud cluster).
• kubectl CLI installed and configured to communicate with your cluster.

Instructions

1. Create Namespaces: Create a dedicated namespace for this lab.
2. Deploy the Backend: Create a Deployment and a ClusterIP Service for the backend application.
3. Deploy the Frontend: Create a Deployment for the frontend application, ensuring it connects to the backend Service.
4. Expose the Frontend: Expose the frontend using a LoadBalancer Service or configure an Ingress.
5. Verify: Access the application through your browser to verify it is functioning correctly.