Effectively build, manage, and secure your Kubernetes workloads to implement CI/CD Key Features • Gain a complete understanding of how Rancher works • Discover how to design and deploy Kubernetes clusters using Rancher • Understand how to extend Kubernetes and Rancher's capabilities to take your apps to the next level Book Description Knowing how to use Rancher enables you to manage multiple clusters and applications without being locked into a vendor's platform. This book will guide you through Rancher's capabilities while deepening your understanding of Kubernetes and helping you to take your applications to a new level. The book begins by introducing you to Rancher and Kubernetes, helping you to learn and implement best practices. As you progress through the chapters, you'll understand the strengths and limitations of Rancher and Kubernetes and discover all the different ways to deploy Rancher. You'll also find out how to design and deploy Kubernetes clusters to match your requirements. The concluding chapters will show you how to set up a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline for deploying applications into a Rancher cluster, along with covering supporting services such as image registries and Helm charts. By the end of this Kubernetes book, you'll be able to confidently deploy your mission-critical production workloads on Rancher-managed Kubernetes clusters. What you will learn • Deploy Rancher in a production-ready configuration • Architect an application cluster to support mission-critical workloads • Build the type of Kubernetes cluster that makes sense for your environment • Discover the tools and services needed to make a new, ready-to-deploy cluster • Prepare your applications to be deployed into Rancher for Kubernetes • Expand your Kubernetes cluster by providing additional services such as Longhorn, OPA, and monitoring Who this book is for This book is for DevOps engineers looking to deploy Kubernetes in a fast and easy way. A basic understanding of Linux administration and containerization is needed to get the most out of this book.

Start from scratch and develop the essential skills needed to create, deploy, and manage cloud-native applications using Docker with the latest edition of Docker Deep Dive Key Features Get a solid understanding of Docker and containers Overcome common problems while containerizing an application Master Docker commands needed for creating, deploying, and running applications Book Description Most applications, even the funky cloud-native microservices ones, need high-performance, production-grade infrastructure to run on. Having impeccable knowledge of Docker will help you thrive in the modern cloud-first world. With this book, you will gain the skills you need in order to work with Docker and its containers. The book begins with an introduction to containers and explains their functionality and application in the real world. You will then get an overview of VMware, Kubernetes, and Docker and learn to install Docker on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Once you have understood the Ops and Dev perspective of Docker, you will be able to see the big picture and understand what Docker exactly does. The book then turns its attention to the more technical aspects, guiding you through practical exercises covering Docker engine, Docker images, and Docker containers. You will learn techniques for containerizing an app, deploying apps with Docker Compose, and managing cloud-native applications with Swarm. You will also build Docker networks and Docker overlay networks and handle applications that write persistent data. Finally, you will deploy apps with Docker stacks and secure your Docker environment. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed in Docker and containers and have developed the skills to create, deploy, and run applications on the cloud. What you will learn Become familiar with the applications of Docker and containers Discover how to pull images into Docker host's local registry Find out how to containerize an app with new example apps Cover multi-platform builds to test Docker overlay network in the swarm mode Use Docker Compose to deploy and manage multi-container applications Share sensitive data with containers and Swarm services securely Who this book is for Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer looking to utilize Docker to develop and operate cloud-native microservices apps, this book is for you. Anyone who wants to learn Docker orchestration, networking, imaging, and security will also find it useful. No prior knowledge of Docker is necessary.

Texas rancher Nathaniel Meier always puts his responsibilities first. With his father dead, his brothers away, and his mother off "finding herself," it's Nat who runs her sprawling ranch. But with cattle to sell and he shakes his neck, he needs all the help he can. Free-spirited January always dreamed of traveling the world. The moment you turned eighteen, she left Close Call, Texas behind and barely looked back. So now that she's home, she'll stay on the road. But when she comes face-to-face with Nat Meier, she quickly realizes the boy she is left behind. Even for a nomad like January, wanderlust sometimes gets lonely, and Nat is the one person who's called to her, even after a decade apart. But for a man ruled by responsibility and a woman whose suitcase is home, the future is uncertain. And the closer they get, the more Nat worries he's going to get burned ... again.

A Texas detective and his former neighbor reunite in this heartfelt romance novel from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer One night in his arms changes everything… For Amelia Rose Grayson, there was only ever one love: Cal Hollister. When Cal, a police captain, is wounded, she’s there for him and helps nurse him back to health. After he shrugs off their undeniable chemistry, Amelia knows she needs to cut all her old ties. She escapes her small-town life and forges a new path, trying to leave Cal behind. But Amelia can't break free of Cal’s orbit. Emotion—and an unrelenting passion—takes over when they reconnect, sending them both into dangerous territory. Can the two of them move past their previous hurt and make peace? And will they finally face the reason they keep finding each other? FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED! Dog Days of Summer by Teri Wilson The only thing standing between Maple Leighton and her dream of becoming a veterinarian? Just one year in small-town Texas. But that won’t be easy, as she has to contend with know-it-all town pediatrician Ford Bishop! Still, the attraction sparking between the unlikely duo can’t be denied. They both know the end of this story, though: the Hill Country is no match for Manhattan. Or is it? Don’t miss the complete Harlequin 75th Anniversary Collection: Taming a Heartbreaker by Brenda Jackson No Turning Back by Lindsay McKenna Rancher’s Law by Diana Palmer Save Me by Sharon Sala A Murderer Among Us by Heather Graham A Beach House Beginning by RaeAnne Thayne Renegade Wife by B.J. Daniels Tying the Knot by Brenda Novak

USA TODAY bestselling author Being stranded for Christmas never had so much sizzle! Texas Cattleman’s Club member Jesse Stevens just hired a matchmaker to lure an appropriate wife to his remote ranch. But when a flash flood dumps Houston heiress Esme Perry on his doorstep instead, days before Christmas, is it a sign? Esme is smart, sexy…and a big-city girl to the core. Totally wrong for him. So why can’t they keep their hands off each other?

She just wants to know her birth family…too bad the neighboring rancher and family rival presents a temptation too enticing to ignore in this scorching western romance by J. Margot Critch. She’s heir to a powerful family—and a legacy of betrayal and desire… Discovering she’s an heir to the prominent Hardwell dynasty brings Piper Gallagher to small-town Texas. All she wants is to know her family; she’s not in it for the money. Neighboring rancher and family rival Maverick Kane is an unexpected complication, especially when he whisks her away for a night of passion. Despite the powerful chemistry drawing them closer, Maverick wants revenge for the theft of his family’s land. He won’t rest until he reclaims his rightful legacy. Caught between feuding clans, Piper must choose between the family she has always wanted and the man she can’t live without… Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. You’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Heirs of Hardwell Ranch series: Book 1: A Rancher's Reward Book 2: Second Chance Rancher Book 3: The Wrong Rancher

They lied to the town. But their hearts know the truth… No one has ever taken rancher Chad Radford seriously—not even himself. So when he tries to join the board of the cattleman’s union, most folks in town think it’s just a joke. But for once in his life, Chad’s ready to get serious… To prove he can be trusted, Chad convinces single mom Hannah Smith to pretend they're in a relationship together. Which is fine with Hannah, who’s being harassed by a persistent ex. Their charade works, and people start to see Chad in a better light. But he can’t deny his heart beats faster when the beautiful Hannah is by his side… All Hannah wants for her and her daughter is a quiet place to live, far away from the mess of her past. And if being in a fake relationship with Chad will help the locals accept her, she’s all for it. But when her attraction starts feeling all too real, Hannah is faced with the most difficult decision of her life. One that could break the tenuous trust of a man she’s falling in love with…