Getting Started with Container-Based Blogging
Setting up a blog that runs in a containerized environment opens up many possibilities for deployment flexibility and scalability. In this post, I'll walk through the basics of creating a simple, static blog that can be deployed in Kubernetes.
Why Containers for Blogging?
Containers provide several advantages for hosting a blog:
- Portability: Your blog runs the same way across different environments
- Scalability: Easy to scale up or down based on traffic
- Isolation: Your blog is isolated from other applications
- Easy deployment: Simple rollouts and rollbacks
The Setup
For this blog, we're using:
- Static HTML/CSS files for simplicity
- Nginx as the web server
- Kubernetes for orchestration
- Persistent volumes for live editing
Benefits of This Approach
This setup allows you to edit your blog content directly on the server through the persistent volume, making updates quick and easy. No need for complex CI/CD pipelines for simple content changes.
The static nature of the site also means lightning-fast load times and minimal resource usage, perfect for personal blogs or small business websites.
Next Steps
In future posts, I'll cover more advanced topics like adding a comment system, implementing SEO best practices, and setting up automated backups for your blog content.