# Google Kubernetes Engine documentation [Read product documentation](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/concepts/kubernetes-engine-overview) Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications on Kubernetes, powered by Google Cloud. [Go to the Google Kubernetes Engine product page for more.](https://cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine) ## Documentation resources Find quickstarts and guides, review key references, and get help with common issues. ### Guides - [Quickstart: Create a cluster and deploy a workload](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/quickstarts/create-cluster) - [Configuring cluster access for kubectl](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/how-to/cluster-access-for-kubectl) - [Access Google Cloud APIs from GKE workloads](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/how-to/workload-identity) - [GKE best practices documentation](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/best-practices) - [GKE fleet management documentation](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/fleet-management/docs) - [GKE security documentation](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/concepts/security-overview) - [GKE networking documentation](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/concepts/network-overview) - [GKE AI/ML documentation](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/concepts/machine-learning) - [Policy Controller documentation](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/policy-controller/docs) ### AI/ML on GKE tutorials - [AI/ML orchestration on GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/integrations/ai-infra) - [Core concept: About GPUs in GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/concepts/gpus) - [Core skill: Use GPUs in GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/how-to/gpus) - [Serve Gemma open models using GPUs with vLLM](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/tutorials/serve-gemma-gpu-vllm) - [Serve Gemma open models with Hugging Face TGI](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/tutorials/serve-gemma-gpu-tgi) - [Serve an LLM with multiple GPUs in GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/tutorials/serve-multiple-gpu) - [Deploy GPUs for batch workloads with Dynamic Workload Scheduler](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/how-to/provisioningrequest) - [About Ray on GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/add-on/ray-on-gke/concepts/overview) ### References and resources - [REST API](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/reference/rest) - [API permissions](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/reference/api-permissions) - [API organization and structure](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/reference/api-organization) - [gcloud container commands](https://docs.cloud.google.com/sdk/gcloud/reference/container) - [Kubernetes documentation](http://kubernetes.io/docs/) - [kubectl commands](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubectl/kubectl-commands) - [Release notes](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/release-notes) - [Release schedule](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/release-schedule) - [Security bulletins](https://docs.cloud.google.com/anthos/clusters/docs/security-bulletins) - [Security patching](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/resources/security-patching) - [Pricing](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/pricing) ## Related resources Training and tutorials Use cases Explore self-paced training, use cases, reference architectures, and code samples with examples of how to use and connect Google Cloud services. Training Training and tutorials ### [Architecting with Kubernetes Engine](http://cloud.google.com/training/course/architecting-with-google-kubernetes-engine) This course features a combination of lectures, demos, and hands-on labs to help you explore and deploy solution elements---including infrastructure components like pods, containers, deployments, and services---along with networks and application services. Training Training and tutorials ### [Kubernetes Qwik Start lab](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/catalog_lab/911?qlcampaign=77-18-gcpd-236&utm_source=gcp&utm_medium=documentation&utm_campaign=kubernetes) Learn how to deploy a containerized application with Kubernetes Engine in less than 30 minutes. Training Training and tutorials ### [Serve LLMs for AI/ML inference using GPUs on GKE with vLLM](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/tutorials/serve-gemma-gpu-vllm) This tutorial demonstrates how to use graphical processinng units (GPUs) on GKE to run large language models (LLMs) for AI/ML inference. Training Training and tutorials ### [Create a cluster and deploy a workload in the Google Cloud console](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/quickstarts/create-cluster) Learn how to create a Kubernetes cluster and deploy a 'hello world' web app in Google Cloud console. Training Training and tutorials ### [Setting up HTTP(S) Load Balancing with Ingress](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/tutorials/http-balancer) This tutorial shows how to run a web application behind an external HTTP(S) load balancer by configuring the Ingress resource. Training Training and tutorials ### [Configuring Domain Names with Static IP Addresses](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/tutorials/configuring-domain-name-static-ip) This tutorial demonstrates how to expose your web application to the internet on a static external IP address and configure DNS records of your domain name to point to your application. Use case Use cases ### [Best practices for continuous integration and delivery to Google Kubernetes Engine](https://docs.cloud.google.com/solutions/best-practices-continuous-integration-delivery-kubernetes) Learn best practices for continuous integration and continuous delivery to GKE, from source control to deployment strategies. CI/CD GitOps
Use case Use cases ### [Configuring privately used public IPs for GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/solutions/configuring-privately-used-public-ips-for-GKE) Apply privately used public IP addresses for Google Kubernetes Engine pod address blocks. VPC Networking
Use case Use cases ### [Best practices for running cost-optimized Kubernetes applications on GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/architecture/best-practices-for-running-cost-effective-kubernetes-applications-on-gke) Take advantage of the elasticity provided by Google Cloud when running cost-optimized applications on GKE. Costs
Use case Use cases ### [Modernization path for .NET applications on Google Cloud](https://docs.cloud.google.com/solutions/modernization-path-dotnet-applications-google-cloud) Learn a gradual and structured process for modernizing monolithic applications. Windows .NET Migration
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