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Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Course Overview

This course covers crucial information for anyone taking the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam. You will be walked through the exam process, where to find updated information about changes to the exam, and given some general test-taking tips.Since learning Kubernetes is key for DevOps professionals, this makes demand high for such engineers.

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Course objectives

A Kubernetes Certification can take your career to a whole new level. Learning Kubernetes is essential for any DevOps professional. DevOps engineers are always in demand. Currently, the average Silicon Valley salary for a DevOps engineer is 20% higher than what a software engineer makes. DevOps engineers make an average of $140,000 to $200,000 annually. Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It was originally designed by Google and is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.

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Module 1: Course Overview

  • 1.1 Course Overview
  • 1.2 Course PreReqs

Module 2: Kubernetes and Container Fundamentals

  • 2.1 Core Concepts
  • 2.2 What is the CKA Exam
  • 2.3 Why Get Certified
  • 2.4 CKA Exam Domains
  • 2.5 What is Kubernetes
  • 2.6 What is a Container
  • 2.7 What is Docker
  • 2.8 Kubernetes Terminology
  • 2.9 Kubernetes Components
  • 2.10 Kubernetes Documentation
  • 2.11 Whiteboard – Kubernetes Overview

Module 3: Kubernetes Installation

  • 3.1 Kubernetes Installation
  • 3.2 Installation Options
  • 3.3 MiniKube
  • 3.4 Demo – Install Minikube
  • 3.5 Demo – Clusters
  • 3.6 Kubectl Basics
  • 3.7 Demo – Install Kubectl

Module 4: Working with Kubernetes Clusters and Nodes

  • 4.1 Working with Kubernetes Clusters and Nodes
  • 4.2 Understanding the Architecture
  • 4.3 Understanding the nodes
  • 4.4 Core Objects
  • 4.5 API
  • 4.6 Create a Cluster
  • 4.7 Demo – Create a Cluster
  • 4.8 Demo – YAML
  • 4.9 Demo – Nodes
  • 4.10 Demo – Kubectl Client Config

Module 5: API Access and Commands

  • 5.1 API Access and Commands
  • 5.2 About the API
  • 5.3 Accessing the APIs
  • 5.4 Demo – Exploring APIS
  • 5.5 Kubectl
  • 5.6 Using YAML for API Objects
  • 5.7 Using Curl
  • 5.8 Labels and Annotations

Module 6: Running Pods and Deployments

  • 6.1 Running Pods and Deployments
  • 6.2 Pods and Deployments
  • 6.3 What is a Namespace
  • 6.4 Scalability Options
  • 6.5 Rolling Updates
  • 6.6 Apply Changes to a Pod
  • 6.7 Stateful Sets
  • 6.8 Demo – Manage Deployments

Module 7: Configuring Storage

  • 7.1 Configuring Storage
  • 7.2 Storage options with Kubernetes
  • 7.3 Configure Pod Volumes
  • 7.4 Configure Persistent Volumes
  • 7.5 Storage Classes
  • 7.6 Whiteboard – Persistent Volumes
  • 7.7 Demo – Configure Storage

Module 8: Kubernetes Networking

  • 8.1 Kubernetes Networking
  • 8.2 Understanding Networking
  • 8.3 Services
  • 8.4 Network Plugins
  • 8.5 DNS
  • 8.6 Network Policies
  • 8.7 Namespaces
  • 8.8 Demo – Networking
  • 8.9 Manage High Availability

Module 9: Managing Security

  • 9.1 Managing Security
  • 9.2 Kubernetes Security
  • 9.3 Container and Pod Security
  • 9.4 Certificates
  • 9.5 API Security
  • 9.6 Configmaps and Secrets
  • 9.7 Secure Images
  • 9.8 Security Context
  • 9.9 RBAC

Module 11: Kubernetes Monitoring and Troubleshooting

  • 11.1 Kubernetes Monitoring and Troubleshooting
  • 11.2 Monitoring Resources
  • 11.3 Monitoring Pods
  • 11.4 Demo – Monitoring Pods
  • 11.5 Logging
  • 11.6 Demo – Logging
  • 11.7 Troubleshooting
  • 11.8 Affinity and Taints

Module 13: Course Closeout

  • 13.1 Course Closeout
  • 13.2 Course Review
  • 13.3 Kubernetes Certifications
  • 13.4 Additional Resources
  • 13.5 Exam Readiness
  • 13.6 Course Closeout

Module 10: Managing Kubernetes In the Enterprise

  • 10.1 Managing Kubernetes In the Enterprise
  • 10.2 Cluster Management and Maintenance
  • 10.3 Demo – Scale Deployment
  • 10.4 Demo – Restart Cluster
  • 10.5 Demo – Add or Remove Nodes
  • 10.6 Demo – Create a Pod in the Background
  • 10.7 Kubelet Restarts and Drains
  • 10.8 UI Dashboard
  • 10.9 Demo – Describe Resources
  • 10.10 Kube-scheduler
  • 10.11 Demo – Set-Up Alias

Module 12: CKA Practice Exams

  • 12.1 CKA Practice Exams
  • 12.2 Exam Preparation Must Know
  • 12.3 Question 1 – Create a Cluster, Deploy Pods and a Deployment
  • 12.4 Question 2 – Create a Pod and Verify
  • 12.5 Question 3 – Create a Pod with a Secret
  • 12.6 Question 4 – Get Logs on a Pod and Send to File
  • 12.7 Question 5 – Liveness Probe
  • 12.8 Question 6 – Use Labels
  • 12.9 Additional Questions

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