Create a hosted Kubernetes cluster in the cloud
This option costs money. Be sure you understand the costs before you create this cluster. I also recommend you delete it as soon as you finish using it. I usually delete mine every night and only create a new one when I open the book and want to try some hands-on exercises.
All the major cloud platforms offer a hosted Kubernetes service. This is a model where the cloud provider builds the cluster and manages things such as high availability (HA), performance, and updates.
Not all hosted Kubernetes services are equal, but they’re usually as close as you’ll get to a zero-effort production-grade Kubernetes cluster. For example, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is a hosted service that creates high-performance, highly-available clusters that implement security best practices out of the box. All with just a few simple clicks and your credit card details.
Other popular hosted Kubernetes services include:
- AWS: Elastic Kubernetes...
