Kubernetes Gateway API Zero to Hero (With NGINX Gateway Fabric) - How to Migrate Ingress NGINX to Gateway API (FULL Step-by-Step Kubernetes Demo + Zero-Downtime)

In this video, I walk you through a complete real-world migration from Ingress NGINX to the modern Gateway API using NGINX Gateway Fabric step by step, beginner-friendly, and fully hands-on. If your Kubernetes cluster still uses Ingress, this is the video you MUST watch. Gateway API is the future of Kubernetes networking, and in this tutorial, we migrate a fully working production-style application without downtime. What You’ll Learn - What changes when moving from Ingress → Gateway API - How to export your existing Ingress YAML - How to create a Gateway (HTTP + HTTPS + TLS termination) - How to create HTTPRoute for routing logic - How to reuse the same TLS secret from Ingress - How Gateway API handles listeners, hostname, TLS & routing - How to test both Ingress and Gateway side-by-side - How to safely delete Ingress without downtime - Real production tips from real-world experience ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps ⏰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Introduction & What You’ll Learn 00:55 - Reviewing Existing Ingress-NGINX Setup 02:51 - Ingress vs Gateway API: Architectural Shift Explained 04:28 - 6-Step Migration Plan (Full Strategy Overview) 06:06 - Step 1: Export & Analyze Existing Ingress YAML 08:07 - Step 2: Create Gateway (HTTP + HTTPS + TLS) 11:28 - Step 3: Create HTTPRoute (Routing Migration) 13:53 - Side-by-Side Testing (Ingress vs Gateway API) 15:06 - Step 6: Remove Old Ingress Safely (Zero Downtime) 16:39 - Real-World Migration Tips You Must Know 18:10 - Conclusion & Next Steps For 1:1 mentorship, consultations, or career guidance, you can book a session with me here: https://topmate.io/nikhil_kumar811/ 🔗 Watch Related Playlists: - Kubernetes Gateway API Zero to Hero: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwYxzgTFmObuFhfctfBPAc6h - Kubernetes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwZVMo9CtbV0wDu548SN0h9Y - Github Actions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwYfq7SqYnBzAxlUhcYP7ldM - Ansible: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwaavCXTYEWF4mP431KmKtEY - AWX: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwbTtijpBMrOaHdnWGXdOkYa - AI: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-K2rw28HIwaSvmI8oFeSQDl4cVTdxaGQ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-nikhil811/ Website: https://techinik.com Medium: https://medium.com/@kumarnikhil811