This document discusses Kubernetes application lifecycle management with a focus on patch management. It begins with a reminder about Docker concepts like namespaces, containers, images and layers. It then provides a brief introduction to Kubernetes, discussing pods, services, deployments and replicasets. The document notes that failures can be quickly fixed during development, but patches are less frequent for production applications. It discusses tools for scanning for Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and automating updates. Finally, it mentions some difficulties encountered with patching and proposed organizational solutions.