Concepts and Terminology

Kubeark leverages the power of templates to make both deployment and configuration tasks easier and more efficient. Within the Kubeark ecosystem, "templates" refer to predefined configurations or scripts that serve as blueprints for deploying and managing specific components or services. These templates are designed to standardize and streamline the processes involved in setting up, configuring, and maintaining various parts of an IT environment.

The templates come in two flavors: Kubernetes and Infrastructure, the latter being centered around Terraform. While the core idea behind both types of templates is the same — a reusable and modifiable configuration file to streamline deployment tasks —each serves a distinct purpose.

Kubernetes templates are designed to facilitate the quick and smooth deployment and orchestration of containerized applications within a Kubernetes environment. On the flip side, Infrastructure templates function more like scripts or blueprints, aiding in the definition and provisioning of various infrastructure resources. Let's see the differences between the two:

These templates are purpose-built for the Kubernetes ecosystem. Through them, Kubeark enables users to seamlessly deploy and orchestrate containerized applications. By leveraging the power and scalability of Kubernetes, these templates assist in achieving efficient resource allocation, dynamic scaling, and robust application management within a Kubernetes environment.

Beyond the realm of Kubernetes, the Infrastructure templates expand deep into the broader architecture of infrastructure management and provisioning. These templates, specifically tailored for Terraform, act as scripts or blueprints for defining and provisioning infrastructure resources. They cater to tasks like provisioning virtual machines, setting up networks, orchestrating storage solutions, and more.

With Terraform's declarative language and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) capabilities, these templates ensure that infrastructure is consistently and reliably provisioned, managed, and scaled.

This dual approach enables you to efficiently manage your deployments whether they are application-centric or infrastructure-centric, providing flexibility and ease in orchestrating your entire technology stack.