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Argo CD in Practice
Argo CD in Practice

Argo CD in Practice: The GitOps way of managing cloud-native applications

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  • Discover how to apply GitOps principles to build real-world CD pipelines
  • Understand Argo CD components and how they work together to reconcile cloud native applications
  • Learn to run Argo CD in production with declarative config changes, security, observability, disaster recovery, and more

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GitOps follows the practices of infrastructure as code (IaC), allowing developers to use their day-to-day tools and practices such as source control and pull requests to manage apps. With this book, you’ll understand how to apply GitOps bootstrap clusters in a repeatable manner, build CD pipelines for cloud-native apps running on Kubernetes, and minimize the failure of deployments. You’ll start by installing Argo CD in a cluster, setting up user access using single sign-on, performing declarative configuration changes, and enabling observability and disaster recovery. Once you have a production-ready setup of Argo CD, you’ll explore how CD pipelines can be built using the pull method, how that increases security, and how the reconciliation process occurs when multi-cluster scenarios are involved. Next, you’ll go through the common troubleshooting scenarios, from installation to day-to-day operations, and learn how performance can be improved. Later, you’ll explore the tools that can be used to parse the YAML you write for deploying apps. You can then check if it is valid for new versions of Kubernetes, verify if it has any security or compliance misconfigurations, and that it follows the best practices for cloud-native apps running on Kubernetes. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to build a real-world CD pipeline using Argo CD.

Who is this book for?

If you’re a software developer, DevOps engineer, or SRE who is responsible for building CD pipelines for projects running on Kubernetes and wants to advance in your career, this book is for you. Basic knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, or Kustomize and CD pipelines will help you to get the most out of this book.

What you will learn

  • Understand GitOps principles and how they relate to IaC
  • Discover how Argo CD lays the foundation for reconciling Git state with the cluster state
  • Run Argo CD in production with an emphasis on reliability and troubleshooting
  • Bootstrap Kubernetes clusters with essential utilities following the GitOps approach
  • Set up a CD pipeline and minimize the failure of deployments
  • Explore ways to verify and validate the YAML you put together when working with Kubernetes
  • Understand the democratization of GitOps and how the GitOps engine will enable its further adoption

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Brian F. Vaughan Jun 04, 2023
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From start to finish the book provided practical, real world examples. I highly recommend this book for anyone starting with Argo CD to those using Argo CD in daily operations.
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José Flores Feb 13, 2023
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This book provides a good overview of the purpose of GitOps and an excellent introduction to Argo CD and more advanced features as well. The authors do an excellent job of explaining complex concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, making it easy for those that are starting with Kubernetes and GitOps. I enjoyed the combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on with all the required resources in a GitHub repository provided by the authors and as SRE I particularly loved bootstrapping an EKS cluster with Argo CD and Terraform.Would definitely recommend this book!!
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PHANI KIRAN MULLAPUDI Feb 13, 2023
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I did like the way the book was presented starting from the basics of GITOps while navigating the current challenges, explaining about K8s and workflow and then start explaining on how ArgoCD help is really helpful.I also liked the depth and examples provided in the book. Well structured in the chapter and also examples look more realistic.Definetely good book to buy who is either planning to learn ArgoCD or who is looking to scale their skills up.
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r Jan 29, 2023
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I recently had the pleasure of reading "ArgoCD in Practice" by Liviu Costea and Spro Economakis and I must say, it is an exceptional guide for those looking to master the use of ArgoCD.The authors do an excellent job of breaking down the complex concepts of ArgoCD into easy-to-understand language and provide real-world examples that illustrate the power of this app. They cover everything from the basics of setting up an ArgoCD environment to advanced topics like GitLab integration and webhooks.One of the things I found most impressive about this book is the detailed information provided on the use of CLI. The authors provide instructions and screenshots that make it easy to follow along and implement the concepts discussed in the book.In addition, the book also covers the use of Kustomize and helm, which are powerful tools for managing Kubernetes applications. The authors do a great job of explaining how these tools can be used in conjunction with ArgoCD to streamline deployment processes and improve overall efficiency.Overall, "ArgoCD in Practice" is a must-read for anyone looking to master the use of this powerful tool. The authors have done an excellent job of providing a comprehensive guide that is both easy to understand and packed with valuable information. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their skills and knowledge of ArgoCD.
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I always wanted to learn more about GitOps and i am so happy that I came across this book by Packt. I will recommend this book to all Software Engineer(DevOps/SRE) who are building CD pipelines. it starts with GitOps and Kubernetes and then cover all advanced topics wof GitOps and ArgoCD. It will definitely help people get started on ArgoCD and GitOps. this book is for anyone from a beginner to an advanced practitioner of gitops. I've enjoyed the book as it covers topics in detail with easy to follow examples.Well written, formatted and organised contains. Easy to read. Highly recommend.
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