This course will give you a strong operating knowledge of Kubernetes, including how to deploy a containerized application and manipulating resources via the API.
Training Course
Kubernetes Fundamentals (LFS258)
Who Is It For
This course is ideal for those wishing to manage a containerized application infrastructure. This includes existing IT administrators, as well as those looking to start a cloud career.
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What You’ll Learn
This course will teach you how to use the container management platform used by companies like Google to manage their application infrastructure. You will learn how to install and configure a production-grade Kubernetes cluster, from network configuration to upgrades to making deployments available via services. The course also distills key principles, such as pods, deployments, replicasets, and services, and will give you enough information so that you can start using Kubernetes on your own.
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What It Prepares You For
The course, along with real-world experience and study, will provide the skills and knowledge also tested by the Kubernetes Certified Administrator (CKA) exam.
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Chapter 1. Course Introduction
Chapter 2. Basics of Kubernetes
Chapter 3. Installation and Configuration
Chapter 4. Kubernetes Architecture
Chapter 5. APIs and Access
Chapter 6. API Objects
Chapter 7. Managing State with Deployments
Chapter 8. Volumes and Data
Chapter 9. Services
Chapter 10. Helm
Chapter 11. Ingress
Chapter 12. Scheduling
Chapter 13. Logging and Troubleshooting
Chapter 14. Custom Resource Definitions
Chapter 15. Security
Chapter 16. High Availability
Chapter 17. Exam Domain Review
Bundle this course and the exam to save $100
Prerequisites
- Linux concepts and command line – We recommend Introduction to Linux, a free edX course
- Package managers
- Git and GitHub
- We recommend Introduction to Kubernetes, a free edX course, as a good start for your Kubernetes journey
Lab Info
If using a cloud provider like GCP or AWS, you should be able to complete the lab exercises using the free tier or credits provided to you. However, you may incur charges if you exceed the credits initially allocated by the cloud provider.
Jun 2023
The course gave practical guidance that I have been able to use in my day-to-day job with Kubernetes.
Jun 2023
The labs were not only useful for the exam prep, but will continue to be useful for practicing at my next job.
Mar 2023
The course covers all the content that I need in my daily work day, which is awesome.
Mar 2023
A very good introduction to k8s.
Mar 2023
The labs were very good, and provided extra challenge steps for those who really were looking for more practice problems, to help prepare for the exam.
$299
Course only
$595
Course + Exam
Online, Self Paced
35 Hours of Course Material
Hands-on Labs & Assignments
12 Months of Access to Online Course
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