Description: Kubernetes Tiller is the server-side component of Helm, a package management tool for Kubernetes. Tiller acts as an intermediary between the Helm client and the Kubernetes cluster, facilitating the installation, upgrading, and removal of applications packaged in Helm charts. Its primary function is to manage the lifecycle of applications in Kubernetes, allowing developers and system administrators to deploy and maintain applications more efficiently. Tiller stores the state information of applications in the cluster, enabling tracking of versions and configurations for each deployment. Additionally, it provides an interface to interact with Helm charts, simplifying the management of dependencies and complex configurations. Although Tiller was a fundamental part of Helm 2, it was removed in Helm 3, leading to a more streamlined and secure architecture where the Helm client interacts directly with the Kubernetes API. This evolution reflects a shift towards greater security and ease of use, eliminating the need for an additional component that could be a point of failure or vulnerability in the system.
