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Lab: Deployments vs StatefulSets (Side-by-Side)

January 7, 2026 ·

Lab Goal In this lab, you will deploy the same application two ways: You will then: By the end, the difference between the two controllers will be obvious. Prerequisites Create a fresh namespace: Part 1: Deployment (Stateless Workload) Step 1: Create the Deployment Create a file named deployment.yaml: Apply it: Step 2: Observe the Pods…

Deployments vs StatefulSets: When to Use Each in Kubernetes

January 7, 2026 ·

One of the most common early questions in Kubernetes is: Should I use a Deployment or a StatefulSet? They look similar at first glance — both manage pods, replicas, and updates — but they are designed for very different types of workloads. Choosing the wrong one can lead to unnecessary complexity or broken applications. This…

Kubernetes 101: A Practical Introduction

January 7, 2026 ·

Kubernetes has become the foundation of modern application platforms — including OpenShift — but for many people it still feels intimidating. Terms like pods, services, and controllers get thrown around quickly, and it’s easy to lose the big picture. This post is a practical introduction to Kubernetes: what it is, why it exists, and how…

Welcome to All Things OpenShift

January 6, 2026 ·

Welcome to All Things OpenShift — a place for practical, hands-on OpenShift content built by someone who lives and breathes the platform. This site exists for engineers, architects, and operators who want more than marketing slides. If you’re looking for real-world guidance, working examples, and honest explanations of how OpenShift is used in practice, you’re…