Practical Kubernetes - Beyond CKA and CKAD | Hands-on

Prepare for the CKA & CKAD while enhancing your skills with Practical Production Kubernetes tasks

What you'll learn
How to Design and Implement a Kubernetes Cluster
Develop Kubernetes Configuration Files in YAML
Major Kubernetes Objects Operations (Namespaces, Pods, RS, Deployments, Services, DaemonSets, Jobs, CronJobs, Secrets, CM's and much more)
How to Administer and Troubleshoot a Kubernetes Cluster
How to Configure and Manage Network and Storage on a Kubernetes Cluster
How to Handle Kubernetes Cluster Maintenance (Scale In, Scale Out, Cordon, Uncordon, Drain, Backups and Restorations)
How to Configure and Handle RBAC in a Kubernetes Cluster
How to Secure a Kubernetes Cluster
Monitoring, Dashboarding and Private Registry Integration in a Kubernetes Cluster

Requirements
Basic Unix/Linux Knowledge (Good to have)
Basic understanding of Docker/Cri-O
Basic System Administrator Skills

Description
What’s in this course?Practical Kubernetes - Beyond CKA and CKAD | Hands-on is a comprehensive course designed to take you from foundational Kubernetes concepts to advanced, production-level skills, with a focus on practical applications and real-world scenarios. The course starts with foundational topics, perfect for beginners, covering core Kubernetes principles, container orchestration, architecture, and installation. As you progress, you'll dive into intermediate topics like Kubernetes objects, networking, and manifest file creation, setting the stage for more complex scenarios. In the advanced sections, you'll learn how to manage Kubernetes in production, covering tasks like rollouts/rollbacks, cluster maintenance, security using RBAC, and advanced pod configurations. You'll also explore specialized topics like monitoring, network policies, Ingress, private registries, and Helm charts for efficient application management. By the end of the course, you'll be well-prepared for both CKA and CKAD certifications, and more importantly, equipped with hands-on expertise to manage, deploy, and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters in real-world environments.Special Note: This course is designed to showcase all practical concepts with live demonstrations. Every concept is presented in real-time, and any errors that arise are troubleshooted and addressed as they occur live in the demonstrations.Legal Notice:Kubernetes® is a registered trademarks of  The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and/or The Linux Foundation in the United States and other countries. This course is not certified, accredited, affiliated with, nor endorsed by The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and/or The Linux Foundation.Student Testimonials:★★★★★ "This is an awesome and informative course that provides a deep understanding and knowledge of Kubernetes and containerization, with in-depth practical hands-on experience."★★★★★ "Just the right amount of history and information to make the process from VMs to containers understandable without too much history that is irrelevant to learning how to use the tools."Course Structure:LecturesDemosQuizzesAssignmentsCourse Contents:Course IntroductionGetting Started with Container OrchestrationKubernetes at a GlanceUnderstanding Kubernetes ArchitectureInstallation and Configuration of a Kubernetes ClusterKubernetes ObjectsKubernetes NetworkingUnderstanding and Developing Manifest FilesApplication Rollouts and RollbacksKubernetes Cluster MaintenanceMore Useful Kubernetes ObjectsAdvanced Pod TasksScheduling in KubernetesGetting started with Kubernetes VolumesPV, PVC and Storage ClassesStatefulSets for Stateful applicationsCluster UpgradeRBAC in KubernetesIngressNetwork PoliciesMonitoring and Cluster DashboardPrivate Registry IntegrationGetting Started with HelmCourse Update HistoryDecember 03, 2024 - Added a New "Section 24" Certificate management with kubeadm December 03, 2024 - Added a new lecture on "Deployment vs StatefulSets"December 17, 2024 - Added a new lecture on "Introduction to StatefulSets"January 24, 2025 - Added a New "Section 25 - Advanced K8s Tasks" with a lecture and a demo on "Pod Disruption Budgets (PDBs)" February 07, 2025 - Added a New "Section 27 - Advanced Monitoring Using Prometheus and Grafana" with lectures on Getting started with Prometheus and Grafana and their hands-on demonstrationsMarch 05, 2025 - Added a new lecture and demonstration on "Kubernetes Events, Demonstration - Troubleshooting Tips | kubectl events"All sections of this course are demonstrated live, with the goal of encouraging enrolled users to set up their own environments, complete the exercises, and learn through hands-on experience!

Who this course is for:
System Administrators or System Engineers, DevOps Administrators or DevOps Engineers, Cloud Administrators or Cloud Engineers, Application Developers and Testers