Containerized microservices provide a consistent environment for applications from development through production, and as their number increases, Kubernetes has become the standard for managing and orchestrating these containers. Microservices allow for the breakdown of complex applications into more manageable, agile components, facilitating faster software releases. The blog outlines a 5-step process for deploying containerized microservices within a CI/CD pipeline using Artifactory and Helm: developing the microservice, creating a Docker framework, building a Docker image, crafting a Helm chart, and deploying to a Kubernetes cluster. Artifactory serves as a universal repository manager, enabling the deployment of microservices and offering auditability by capturing metadata throughout the CI/CD process, which includes build information and dependency tracking. It also works in conjunction with tools like JFrog Xray to ensure security and compliance, and provides the capability to trace build differences and verify license compliance, enhancing the reliability and transparency of the deployment process.