Overview
Welcome to our Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification Training Course! In this comprehensive program, we will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in managing and orchestrating containerized applications using Kubernetes, the industry-standard container orchestration platform.
Objectives
- Master Kubernetes Essentials: Develop a solid understanding of Kubernetes
- Basic Linux Skills: Familiarity with Linux command line and system navigation.
- Container Concepts: Understanding of containerization fundamentals.
- Networking Basics: Basic grasp of networking concepts and protocols.
- Cloud and DevOps Knowledge: Basic knowledge of cloud computing and DevOps practices.
- No prior Kubernetes experience is required, making this course accessible to learners with foundational IT skills.
Audience
- IT Professionals: Those seeking to expand their skills in managing containerized applications and enhance their career prospects in the rapidly evolving world of cloud-native technologies.
- DevOps Engineers: Professionals aiming to streamline application deployment and management processes using Kubernetes, and wanting to stay at the forefront of modern development practices.
- System Administrators: Individuals responsible for maintaining and optimizing IT infrastructure, who wish to learn how to deploy and manage applications in a Kubernetes environment.
- Cloud Architects: Those interested in gaining a thorough understanding of Kubernetes for deploying, scaling, and managing applications in cloud environments.
- Software Engineers: Developers looking to gain insights into the deployment and scaling of applications to ensure they align with modern development practices.
- Technical Leads: Professionals in leadership roles who want to guide their teams in adopting Kubernetes for better application deployment and management.
- Aspiring CKA Candidates: Individuals preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, who seek a comprehensive and structured training program to ensure their success.
Pre- requisites
- Basic Linux Skills: Familiarity with Linux command line and system navigation.
- Container Concepts: Understanding of containerization fundamentals.
- Networking Basics: Basic grasp of networking concepts and protocols.
- Cloud and DevOps Knowledge: Basic knowledge of cloud computing and DevOps practices.
- No prior Kubernetes experience is required, making this course accessible to learners with foundational IT skills.
Duration: 5 days – 35 hrs
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Kubernetes
- Understanding containerization and orchestration
- Introduction to Kubernetes architecture and components
- Kubernetes ecosystem and key concepts
Module 2: Setting Up Kubernetes Cluster
- Installing and configuring Kubernetes on various platforms
- Cluster architecture and considerations
- Cluster scaling and high availability
Module 3: Pods and Containers Management
- Understanding pods and containers
- Creating and managing pods
- Multi-container pods and sidecar patterns
Module 4: Deployments and Replication Controllers
- Introduction to Deployments and Replication Controllers
- Managing application deployments and updates
- Rolling updates and rollbacks
Module 5: Services and Networking
- Services types and their use cases
- Networking concepts in Kubernetes
- Ingress controllers and exposing services externally
Module 6: Persistent Storage
- Storage options in Kubernetes
- PersistentVolume and PersistentVolumeClaim
- Dynamic volume provisioning
Module 7: ConfigMaps and Secrets
- Managing configuration data using ConfigMaps
- Securing sensitive data with Secrets
- Injecting configuration into pods
Module 8: Security and Access Control
- Kubernetes RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
- Securing API server and etcd
- Network policies for pod communication
Module 9: Troubleshooting and Monitoring
- Debugging and diagnosing common cluster issues
- Monitoring cluster health and performance
- Logging and analyzing logs
Module 10: Application Lifecycle Management
- Managing applications using Helm charts
- CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes integration
- Blue-green deployments and canary releases
Module 11: Advanced Kubernetes Concepts
- DaemonSets, StatefulSets, and CronJobs
- Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs) and Operators
- Pod affinity and anti-affinity
Module 12: CKA Exam Preparation and Mock Exam
- CKA exam format, requirements, and tips
- Practice exercises and hands-on labs
- Mock exam to simulate the actual test environment
