Kubernetes and Docker – An Enterprise Guide

Enterprise Kubernetes work is about more than getting a container to run: teams also need to consider access, security, networking, backups, and how applications are delivered. Kubernetes and Docker – An Enterprise Guide connects those concerns in a progression from Docker fundamentals to the practical demands of operating Kubernetes in an organization.

Scott Surovich and Marc Boorshtein start with the building blocks, then move into cluster setup and enterprise operations. The result is a technically focused guide for readers who want to understand how container tools and Kubernetes practices fit together.

Start with Docker and container fundamentals

The opening section introduces Docker and container essentials, including images, persistent data, networking, and command-line use. These topics establish a working foundation before the book moves on to Kubernetes clusters and services.

Build a path into Kubernetes

With Docker concepts in place, the book turns to development clusters, Kubernetes components, objects, and ways to expose services. KinD is among the tools covered, making the discussion relevant to readers exploring local cluster environments as part of their workflow.

Meet enterprise security and operations

The later chapters address concerns that become central when Kubernetes is used across teams and systems: authentication, role-based access control, auditing, policy enforcement, and workload backups. The authors cover technologies including OpenID Connect, Open Policy Agent, Falco, and Velero, alongside approaches to platform provisioning and deployment automation.

Who may find this guide useful

This book is suited to developers, system administrators, and DevOps or infrastructure practitioners working with containers and Kubernetes. Some familiarity with the subject can help, while the early fundamentals provide a useful starting point for readers who want to firm up their understanding before reaching the enterprise-focused material.

For readers looking to connect container basics with the security and operational questions of running Kubernetes in an organization, this guide offers a structured place to begin.