This course offers a deep dive into Helm, the essential package manager for Kubernetes. You'll journey from Helm's origins and fundamental architecture to its modern iteration in Helm 3, understanding key evolutions and crucial security enhancements. We'll dissect core components like Charts, Repositories, and Releases, and explore Helm's vital role in simplifying application deployment and management within the Kubernetes ecosystem.
Through practical labs, you'll gain hands-on experience with Helm installation and verification. Crucially, this course emphasizes security, thoroughly covering the Helm 3 security model, best practices for secure chart development, common pitfalls to avoid, and Helm's permission model. By the end, you'll be proficient in leveraging Helm effectively and securely to streamline your Kubernetes workflows.