Kubernetes Boot Camp (CKA + CKAD + CKS) Course Overview

To ensure you can fully benefit from the Kubernetes Boot Camp (CKA + CKAD + CKS) course, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of Linux commands and operating systems concepts.
• Familiarity with the concepts of Docker and containerization.
• Knowledge of YAML syntax for writing Kubernetes manifests and configuration files.
• Basic awareness of cloud computing and cloud infrastructure.
• Fundamental understanding of networking principles, such as IP addressing, DNS, and firewall rules.

The course is designed to accommodate a range of skill levels, from novices to experienced IT professionals, as long as the above prerequisites are met. This foundational knowledge will help you grasp the course material more effectively and contribute to a successful learning outcome.

Target Audience for Kubernetes Boot Camp (CKA + CKAD + CKS)

Koenig Solutions' Kubernetes Boot Camp is a comprehensive training program designed for IT professionals seeking expertise in Kubernetes orchestration.

• DevOps Engineers
• Software Developers
• System Administrators
• Cloud Engineers
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• Technical Leads
• Infrastructure Architects
• IT Project Managers involved with containerization
• Security Professionals
• Application Developers
• QA Engineers
• IT Graduates aiming for a career in cloud-native technologies
• Technical Consultants
• Anyone preparing for CKA, CKAD, or CKS certifications

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Kubernetes Boot Camp (CKA + CKAD + CKS)?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

Gain in-depth knowledge of Kubernetes architecture, deployment, and security practices through hands-on experience in managing containerized applications and cluster resources effectively.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand container orchestration fundamentals and Kubernetes' role in the ecosystem.
• Design and install a Kubernetes cluster, including master and node components, with a suitable network solution.
• Manage Kubernetes resources effectively, including pods, labels, selectors, and services like ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer.
• Implement advanced scheduling techniques such as manual scheduling, taints, tolerations, node selectors, and affinity rules.
• Master application lifecycle management, including deployment strategies, updates, rollbacks, and deployment scaling.
• Configure and manage environment variables using ConfigMaps and Secrets, and understand how to mount these as volumes.
• Handle persistent storage in Kubernetes with Persistent Volumes and Claims, and manage stateful applications using StatefulSets.
• Secure a Kubernetes cluster by managing authentication, RBAC, service accounts, security contexts, and network policies.
• Perform cluster maintenance tasks, including OS and cluster upgrades, backups, and managing workloads using jobs and cron jobs.
• Troubleshoot common Kubernetes issues related to components like ETCD, kubelet, container runtime, and the scheduler.
• Harden the Kubernetes cluster and its components against security threats by applying best practices and using tools like CIS benchmarks.
• Utilize monitoring, logging, and runtime security tools to detect and mitigate threats, ensuring the integrity and security of the cluster and its workloads.