Kubernetes for Administrator and Developer (CKA + CKAD) Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Kubernetes for Administrators and Developers (CKA + CKAD) course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended for participants:

• Basic understanding of Linux command line and operating system concepts.
• Familiarity with basic networking principles, including TCP/IP, firewalls, and routing.
• Experience with using SSH to connect to remote machines.
• Familiarity with Docker or another container runtime, including the concepts of containerization and image creation.
• General understanding of cloud computing and infrastructure concepts.
• Some exposure to YAML syntax, which is frequently used for defining Kubernetes resources.
• Knowledge of a text editor (e.g., Vim, Nano, or Emacs), as configuration files will be edited throughout the course.
• (Optional) Basic programming or scripting experience in a language such as Bash, Python, or Go could be beneficial for understanding some of the more advanced concepts.

Please note that while these prerequisites are aimed at providing a foundational base for the course, the training is designed to accommodate learners with varying levels of skill and experience. The course modules will walk you through the necessary concepts and practical exercises to build your expertise in Kubernetes administration and development.

Target Audience for Kubernetes for Administrator and Developer (CKA + CKAD)

Koenig Solutions' Kubernetes course prepares IT professionals for CKA and CKAD certifications, focusing on administration and development.

• System Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• Cloud Engineers
• Software Developers
• Deployment Managers
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• Technical Leads
• IT Project Managers
• Application Developers
• IT graduates seeking Kubernetes expertise
• Professionals looking to transition into cloud roles
• Technical Architects designing cloud-native applications

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Kubernetes for Administrator and Developer (CKA + CKAD)?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes

Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Kubernetes for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications, ensuring proficiency in both administrative and development aspects.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the core concepts and architecture of Kubernetes to effectively orchestrate containers.
• Design and install a Kubernetes cluster, including master and node components, and validate its functionality.
• Manage Kubernetes resources such as pods, labels, selectors, and replication controllers to ensure efficient application operations.
• Implement various scheduling techniques, including manual scheduling, taints, tolerations, node selectors, and affinity rules.
• Master application lifecycle management, including the deployment of applications and understanding different deployment strategies like canary and blue-green.
• Manage environment variables within Kubernetes, utilizing ConfigMaps, Secrets, and volume mounts for configuration and sensitive data.
• Implement storage solutions using Volumes, Persistent Volumes, and Persistent Volume Claims to handle stateful application requirements.
• Secure a Kubernetes environment by managing authentication, user roles, service accounts, security contexts, and network policies.
• Perform cluster maintenance tasks such as OS upgrades, Kubernetes version updates, and ETCD backups.
• Monitor and log cluster components and applications using tools like Prometheus, and troubleshoot common issues in a Kubernetes environment.