Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - Real World

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - Real World
Published 1/2024
Duration: 8h56m | .MP4 1280x720, 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 6.13 GB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English

Ace the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam with Hands-On, Real-World Training

What you'll learn
How to use Kubernetes in the real-world
Build hands-on Kubernetes skills through practical examples
How to implement Kubernetes in production
Preparation for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam

Requirements
Basic IT knowledge is recommended
Description
Tackling the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam can be a daunting challenge, especially with its rigorous practical approach. To succeed, you need a course that not only equips you with essential hands-on experience but also immerses you in real-world scenarios to ensure your success in the exam.
Our unique CKA training course stands out from the rest. It goes beyond mere exam preparation. It provides hands-on training and real-world approaches to implementing solutions. This approach ensures that you gain not just the knowledge to pass the CKA exam but also the confidence and understanding required to deploy Kubernetes resources effectively with components like GitOps and tools like ArgoCD.
Our comprehensive course covers everything you need to know to pass the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) and build a robust, practical skill set for real-world applications. The course includes the following topics:
Introduction and Comparisons
Introduction to the real-world application of Kubernetes.
Comparison of CKA with CKAD, KCNA, and CKS certifications.
Kubernetes Setup and Configuration
Home lab setup options for different budgets.
Team configuration and roles.
Tool and system setup for Kubernetes.
Kubernetes versioning and DNS.
Cluster and Deployment Management
Using CI/CD for cluster deployments, including GitHub Actions.
Implementing GitOps for resource deployments with tools like Flux and ArgoCD.
Kubernetes cluster operations using Kubeadm in different environments (on-prem, Azure, AWS).
Core Kubernetes Components
Detailed breakdown of the Control Plane and Worker Node components (API Server, Scheduler, Etcd, etc.).
Container runtimes (CRI-O, Containerd).
Resource and Application Management
Understanding and managing Kubernetes resources: Pods, Deployments, DaemonSets, StatefulSets, etc.
Implementing Kubernetes Operators and Controllers.
Application rollouts and rollbacks (Canary, Blue/Green Deployments).
Networking and Services
Kubernetes networking concepts: IP addressing, CNI, Services, Ingress.
Detailed exploration of Service types: ClusterIP, NodePort, LoadBalancer.
Network Policies and TLS with cert-manager.
Storage Management
Container Storage Interface (CSI) and Kubernetes volumes.
Persistent volumes and claims, Storage Classes.
Database integration in Kubernetes (e.g., RDS, MySQL).
Security and Authorization
Kubernetes security overview.
Implementing Authentication and Authorization (RBAC, OIDC).
Secrets management and policy enforcement.
Logging and Monitoring
Various logging options for clusters, pods, and containers.
Monitoring and observability tools (Kubernetes Dashboard, Grafana, Prometheus).
Techniques for scaling clusters and pods (Horizontal and Vertical Pod Autoscaler).
Managing resource constraints (limits, requests, quotas).
Kubernetes version upgrades and backups.
Scaling and Performance
Techniques for scaling clusters and pods (Horizontal and Vertical Pod Autoscaler).
Managing resource constraints (limits, requests, quotas).
Kubernetes version upgrades and backups.
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
Troubleshooting techniques for pod failures, control planes, worker nodes, and cluster networks.
Strategies for diagnosing issues in both on-prem and cloud environments.
Advanced Concepts and Tools
eBPF introduction.
Advanced deployment strategies and tools (Kustomize, Helm).
Node affinity, taints, tolerations, and static pods.
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YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Michael Levan is a seasoned engineer and consultant in the Platform Engineering and Kubernetes space who spends his time working with startups and enterprises around the globe on Kubernetes consulting, training, and content creation. He is a trainer, 3x published author, podcast host, international public speaker, CNCF Ambassador, and was part of the Kubernetes v1.28 Release Team.
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