Certified Kubernetes Application Developer Training

Objectives

Be prepared for the CKAD exam

Understand the Kubernetes principles

Understand basic Kubernetes operations

Be able to deploy, monitor, protect applications effectively on Kubernetes

Topics

simplified installation of a cluster

the core principles & concepts of Kubernetes

how to define YAML manifests for the main resource types of Pods, workload controllers, volumes, services & ingress controllers

deploying stateless & stateful applications to take advantage of the high availability, orchestration & scaling features of Kubernetes

upgrading applications

troubleshooting applications

how to secure the platform through use of role-based access controls & security policies

platform extensions & monitoring

taking the CKAD exam

Audience

This course is intended for those who need to understand Kubernetes concepts, with a particular focus on passing the CKAD certification exam.

Prerequisites

be at ease working at the command-line and using a command-line text editor, such as vi or nano

Familiar with basic container and also Linux process concepts

Ability to connect using an ssh client (openssh, Putty)

Duration

4 days - other options are available for those familiar with Kubernetes who simply want to prepare for the certification.