Deploy your first container to Kubernetes via Octopus

Matthew Casperson's blog post from August 10, 2020, details the process of deploying a Docker container to a local Kubernetes cluster using Octopus, following a previous guide on creating a test cluster with Kind. The post outlines the steps to create, build, and push a Docker image to Docker Hub, and then configure Docker Hub as a feed in Octopus for Kubernetes deployment. Octopus facilitates the deployment of containers by integrating Kubernetes resources like services, ingresses, and configmaps, allowing users to select image versions at deploy time, which simplifies the process of updating deployments. The post emphasizes the benefits of using Octopus for Kubernetes deployments, such as repeatable and audited deployments, CI/CD readiness, and the ability to perform tasks without local Kubernetes expertise. It also highlights the advantages of automating Kubernetes management tasks to embed institutional knowledge into Octopus, making it easier for non-expert teams to operate and support the Kubernetes infrastructure.