Learn how to build serverless functions that can run on any cloud, without being restricted by limits on the execution duration, languages available, or the size of your code. This course is designed to give you an overview of how a serverless approach works in tandem with a Kubernetes cluster.
Training Course
Introduction to Serverless on Kubernetes (LFS157x)
Who Is It For
The course is designed for developers and IT operators interested in exploring new approaches for building software, who prefer being able to set their own limits when it comes to things such as timeouts and choice of programming languages. Before enrolling, students should have an understanding of cloud and container technologies – including Kubernetes – as well as experience with Python.
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What You’ll Learn
This course will help you understand what serverless is starting with an overview of the CNCF landscape around serverless technologies. You'll learn how serverless can be made portable through the use of the Serverless 2.0 definition and Kubernetes, and explore the OpenFaaS toolchain, including: UI, CLI and REST API. You'll also learn about the OpenFaaS ecosystem, including the template store and function store for sharing functions and code templates. The course explores how to operate OpenFaaS with autoscaling, metrics, dashboards, upgrades, custom URLs, and versioning.
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What It Prepares You For
This course is designed to show you how a serverless approach works in tandem with a Kubernetes cluster, and help you discover the potential of serverless functions. By the end of the course you will be able to build functions using Python, configure them, and use secrets, as well as to add dependencies via pip, and learn how to build native extensions. You will also know how to expose functions securely on the Internet with TLS, and secure them with authentication.
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Chapter 1. Introduction to Serverless
Chapter 2. State of Serverless in CNCF
Chapter 3. OpenFaaS
Chapter 4. Setting Up Kubernetes and OpenFaaS
Chapter 5. OpenFaaS Features
Chapter 6. Create Your First Function with Python
Chapter 7. Configuring a Function
Chapter 8. Operating Serverless
Chapter 9. Taking It Further
Final Exam (Verified Track only)
Prerequisites
- A basic knowledge of CLI tools and Linux administration
- Some experience of the Python programming language
- Experience with Kubernetes. If you are a novice Kubernetes user, we highly recommend you take the Introduction to Kubernetes (LFS158x) MOOC on edX
- A basic understanding of how Docker and containers work
The recommended configuration of a development environment for the course is the following:
- Ubuntu 18.04
- 8 GB RAM
- 2 CPU cores
The hands-on exercises have also been tested on Mac OS and Windows 10 operating systems.
Sep 2022
Simply short, yet very informative, great overview on the topic.
Aug 2022
This course gives a step-by-step practical approach.
Jun 2022
The course was focused and consistent.
Jun 2022
I liked that the course was well written, easy to follow, and included practical examples.
May 2022
I liked OpenFaas, and how it combined different open-source projects.
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Online, Self Paced
12-14 Hours of Course Material
Graded Quizzes (for paid certificate only)
No Video Content
Discussion Forums
7 Weeks of Free Access to Online Course (Audit Mode)
Optional Paid Certificate of Completion
