Kubernetes
/ˌkuː.bərˈnɛ.tɪs/noun
An open-source platform designed to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.
Did you know?The name 'Kubernetes' is derived from the Greek word for helmsman or pilot, reflecting its role in guiding containers through complex cloud environments.
Etymological Timeline
Greek
Greek
κυβερνήτης
“helmsman or pilot, someone who steers a ship.”
19th Century
French
cybernétique
“the study of communications and control in animals and machines.”
20th Century
English
cybernetics
“the interdisciplinary study of the structure of regulatory systems.”
2014
English
Kubernetes
“a system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of applications in containers.”
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