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Kubernetes Blue/Green Deployments with Istio

32m 30s
English
Paid
Updated September 2026

Kubernetes Blue/Green Deployments with Istio is a 1-lesson 32 minutes self-paced course by Michael Guay. Reduce Release Risk With Blue/Green Deployments Michael Guay shows how to implement Blue/Green deployments in Kubernetes so that shipping a new version doesn't put production at risk.

Course facts

Lessons
1
Duration
32 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
2026-09-11
Instructor
Michael Guay
Price
Premium

Reduce Release Risk With Blue/Green Deployments

Michael Guay shows how to implement Blue/Green deployments in Kubernetes so that shipping a new version doesn't put production at risk.

How It Works

You install Istio, a service mesh that gives you fine-grained control over traffic routing between application versions. With that in place, you can shift traffic from the old version to the new one gradually and safely, avoiding the downtime and errors that come with an all-at-once cutover.

Additional

https://github.com/mguay22/nestjs-k8s/tree/istio-blue-green

Who teaches Kubernetes Blue/Green Deployments with Istio? Michael Guay

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Michael Guay is a US software engineer and prolific independent instructor publishing course material on the .NET / C# stack and the modern web frameworks adjacent to it.

The course catalog covers C# and .NET fundamentals, ASP.NET Core for back-end development, Entity Framework for data access, Blazor for full-stack C# web applications, plus the surrounding tooling and deployment patterns. The teaching style is patient and project-oriented, with each course typically building a working application end-to-end.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries over 20 Michael Guay courses spanning that range. Material is paid and aimed at developers picking up the .NET stack or extending their existing .NET experience into newer parts of the platform.

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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are necessary for this course?
Before enrolling, students should have a basic understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration. Familiarity with service meshes and the concept of traffic routing in distributed systems will also be beneficial. Prior experience with Istio is not required, but a foundational knowledge of Kubernetes will help in grasping the course material effectively.
What project will I build during the course?
The course focuses on implementing a Blue/Green Deployment strategy in a Kubernetes environment using Istio. You will learn to manage traffic routing between different application versions to facilitate smooth transitions and minimize downtime during updates.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is designed for DevOps engineers, software developers, and IT professionals who are responsible for deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes environments. It is ideal for those looking to enhance their deployment strategies with advanced traffic management techniques like Blue/Green deployments.
How does this course compare in scope to other Kubernetes deployment courses?
Unlike general Kubernetes courses, this course is specialized in teaching the Blue/Green Deployment strategy using Istio within Kubernetes. It offers a focused approach on managing application traffic and ensuring safe rollouts, which is a more specific aspect compared to broader Kubernetes deployment courses.
What specific tools or platforms will be used?
The course will utilize Kubernetes as the primary platform for container orchestration. Istio will be the main tool used to implement and manage Blue/Green deployments, providing traffic routing capabilities between application versions.
What topics are not covered in this course?
This course does not cover the basics of Kubernetes or general container orchestration principles. It also does not delve into other deployment strategies like Canary or Rolling updates, focusing solely on Blue/Green Deployment with Istio.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course is designed to be concise, with a single lesson focusing on Blue/Green Deployments using Istio. The runtime is not specified, but students should allocate time for practical exercises and reviewing the concepts to fully grasp the material.