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Kubernetes & Docker
Paperback, Kindle, Audible & eBook
The go-to books...
...for learning Docker and Kubernetes
Nigel updates his Kubernetes and Docker books annually to make sure they are the most up-to-date books out there and in line with the latest versions of tech. Available in Paperback, Hardcover, E-book and Kindle.
“I recommend for those who want direct action, buy his books.” – Arrey
“I just loved reading your books, your sense of humor and clear teaching kept me engaged from beginning to end.” – Clay Russell
“Thanks to @nigelpoulton for Docker Deep Dive & The Kubernetes Book books. Concise, easy to follow and great reads, go get started.” – Sree Wupendram
Brand New
The KCNA Book
Kubernetes Cloud Native Associate
Nigel's latest book
This book covers every exam objective in one place in a well-organized and concise format. It contains over 200 chapter-review questions, as well as a full 60-question sample exam.
When you’ve finished the book, you’ll be ready to smash the KCNA exam!
Nigel's Best Sellers
The Kubernetes Book
Updated for 2022
This is the ultimate book written on Kubernetes with all the theory and opportunities for hands-on learning. Said to be the best Kubernetes book available.
You’ll learn: All the Kubernetes architecture, how to build Kubernetes, deploy, self-heal, scale, perform rolling updates on apps and how to secure Kubernetes and much, much more.
Quick Start Kubernetes
Updated for 2022
Quick Start Kubernetes is Nigel’s latest book that assumes you know nothing and teaches you everything you need to know to get up-and-running with Kubernetes fast! This book is perfect for anyone getting started or who would like a refresher on the basics of Kubernetes.
Docker Deep Dive
Docker Deep Dive is a masterpiece, the “gold-standard” and the perfect book for learning Docker. Simplified and brought to life, so if you want to learn the basics or take further steps, this is the book for you.
Recently rated by BookAuthority (as seen on CNN and Forbes) in 2020 as “the number 1 all-time best book on Docker”.
Additional ways to get Nigel's books
Audible
“Many technical books translate poorly to audio, however, your audiobook adaption of The Kubernetes Book is excellent.” Alexander@thinkmassive
Hardcover
The Kubernetes Book is also available in Hardcover. In the future look for large print, Borg & Klingon editions in print for special occasions.
What you're saying about Nigel's books
"Just finished The Kubernetes Book by @nigelpoulton. Bloody awesome content. #K8s is more involved and interesting than I thought. Onto production!"
Tylor Stewart 
"You've got to love Nigel Poulton's knowledge, being straight to the point with no BS... he is the real deal in the cloud world."
@lucaravazzolo 
"I started my career with you... both Docker and Kubernetes. Today I'm managing the DevOps and CloudOps group with over 20 people."
Janiv Setton 
"@nigelpoulton initially I was very skeptical about your audio book "The Kubernetes Book" on audible and whether it would be worth my while! What a pleasant surprise! It should be a case study on how to make a technical book work really work well as an audio book.
I appreciate the thought you have given this. I was driving as I listened and I could actually "see" the concepts in my mind... well done."
Duan Gauche 
"Really loved your book Docker Deep Dive and video training on Pluralsight, it helped me pass the exam earlier this week."
Jurgan Allewijn 
“First book of 2021 was the #Kubernetes book by
@nigelpoulton.
Nigel explained #k8s in a simple and accessible way emphasizing the architecture side. Highly recommended for starting your journey with #K8s.
Luca Mezzalira 
"Thanks to @nigelpoulton for #DockerDeepDive and #TheKubernetesBook books. Concise, easy to follow, and good reads to go get started."
Sree Wupendram 
"Kudos to @nigelpoulton for his newest book "Quick Start Kubernetes". If you're new to Kubernetes, and need a quick "get-up-to-speed" book with hands-on demos, then this is the book for you! He does an amazing job all in under 100 pages! #mustread"
Mohammad Darab 
"I'm new to the world of Docker and Kubernetes. I started just two months ago and now I can dockerize an app, build and publish images and use these images in k8s deployment.
You helped me a lot to get a better understanding of Docker and K8s.
I started from scratch with your courses on the Pluralsight platform and I continue to practice with reading your books - thank you."
Vadym Khodak 
“Nigel… I would like to congratulate for the books, very good job and a pleasure to read.”
Samuele Bistoletti 
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Nigel's books in additional languages
German edition
Quick Start Kubernetes “Schnellstart Kubernetes” is now available in German on paperback, kindle and eBook.
A huge thanks to our translator Mattis Kliene.
For Portuguese Readers
Thanks to our translator Magno Logan, Paperback, Kindle and E-book editions of Quick Start Kubernetes “Guia Rápido Kubernetes” are available in Portuguese – Boa leitura!
For French Readers
Thanks to our translator Yoann Lechevallier, Paperback, Kindle and E-book editions of Quick Start Kubernetes “Guide de démarrage rapide Kubernetes” are now available in French – Bonne lecture!
For India and the sub-continent
Paperback editions of Docker Deep Dive, The Kubernetes Book and Quick Start Kubernetes are available to India and the sub-continent. Partnering with Shroff Publishing we can now take Nigel’s Kubernetes and Docker books to further parts of the globe.
For China
Nigel’s award winning book, ‘Docker Deep Dive‘, his best selling book, ‘The Kubernetes Book‘ and his latest book Quick Start Kubernetes are available in simplified Chinese now.
For Russia
Quick Start Kubernetes “Быстрый старт в Kubernetes” and The Kubernetes Book “Kubernetes на практике” are available to purchase on E-book in the Russian language now.
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Italian Edition
Grazie to Alessia Mazzarini and Pietro Piutti for the Italian translation of Nigel’s book “Quick Start Kubernetes” – “Guida rapida a Kubernetes“ – which is now available to purchase in Italian for paperback and E-book.
Available soon...
Spanish edition
The Kubernetes Book will soon be available in Spanish and we hope for it to be on sale by early spring 2022. Stay close for updates and spread the word.
Quick Start Kubernetes is also excepted to be available to purchase in Spanish towards the end of spring 2022.
Muchas gracias.
Hindi edition
It won’t be too long before Quick Start Kubernetes is anticipated to be available to purchase in Hindi at sometime in the early spring 2022.
The Kubernetes Book will be available in Hindi later in the year.
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