Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes. It’s used to manage and deploy applications as containers on Kubernetes clusters. Helm uses “charts” to define, install and upgrade any application running on Kubernetes. Charts are packages of pre-configured Kubernetes resources.
Helm can be used to automate common tasks such as:
- Installing applications
- Upgrading applications
- Deleting applications
- Creating and managing versions of applications in your cluster
Helm provides an easy and repeatable way of deploying and managing applications, reducing the time and effort needed to maintain a Kubernetes cluster.
In addition, Helm has an extensive repository of existing charts that allow users to quickly deploy popular applications such as Redis, MySQL, MongoDB, and more. Helm also supports custom charts so users can deploy their own applications or modify existing ones.
Helm is similar to other package managers like apt, yum, brew, etc., but works with Kubernetes instead of Linux distributions. It provides an interface between the user and the Kubernetes API, making it easy to use and more secure.
Overall, Helm is an essential tool for managing applications and services on Kubernetes, reducing complexity, and helping users quickly deploy applications.
