Kubernetes - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) from Udemy

In this Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Course you are going to learn most of the things which everyone is looking for. This Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course will help you in understading production environment and i have capture most of the things in the course which you going to face in the Interview and while working in production. Like what are the options we can use to create a cluster, Like Kubeadm, KOPS, Rancher, K3s, EKS . Have almost covered from the Installation to deploying the applications and securing them. Backing up your application is the most essential thing you need do at the first hand, have also covered those parts as well. You can see the contents of this Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course and i believe you will end up learning many things. If i miss something do let me know will cover that part as well.

One more thing if you want to learn something remember these three words ....... Practice. Practice. Practice.

Kubernetes is at the cutting-edge of application deployment. To elevate your DevOps career, learn how to effectively deploy applications on Kubernetes.

This Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) course helps you gain the knowledge required to design and deploy cloud-native applications on a Kubernetes cluster.

After this Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Course you can also check out my course on HELM 3, it will help you alot in managing and deploying the applications. Best of Luck.

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Who this course is for:

System Administrators
DevOps Professionals
Application Developers

If you are currently searching for more information on any of these terms, then this is the course for you:

CKS
Kubernetes
Kubernetes Security
CKA Certification
Kubernetes CKA
Kubernetes CKA 2023
Additionally, this course will be useful to you if you are also seeking knowledge in any of the following areas:
Kubernetes
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)

What's inside

Learning objective

How to work with kubernetes in production environment.

Syllabus

Introduction

What is Kubernetes and why to use it

What's inside the Cluster

Master and Worker Node Components

Kubectl and Worker node components

In this session we will learn how to create a cluster with Kubeadm

Creating a cluster with kubeadm

Lets add another worker node

Learn about .kube/config file

Let's recreate it

learn how to create cluster on AWS with KOPS

Let's create highly available Kubernetes clusters on AWS with KOPS

Adding a worker node and delete the cluster

Rancher Kubernetes Engine, an extremely simple, lightning fast Kubernetes installer that works everywhere

Rancher Kubernetes Engine (RKE)

Lets talk about Pod now

Few words about NameSpace, StorageClass and Annotations

Lets dive inside cluster now

It's time to dive inside cluster and get hand's dirty

Lable the pods

Lable, Overwrite the label and remove it

Let's dive into services

Expose service

ReplicaSet and ReplicationController

Difference between ReplicaSet and ReplicationController

Can't delete the pods

Delete the ReplicaSet now

Deployment specifications

Upgrade the Application version with rollingUpdate

Rollbacks

Learn how to secure your microservices

Securing the Applications

Micoservice with Authentication

learn about ingress

Deploy Multiple Application with Ingress and Authentication

An IDE designed for those who work with Kubernetes on a daily basis

Using LENS

LENS do more than what we have seen till now

kube-bench is a Go application that checks whether Kubernetes is deployed securely by running the checks documented in the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark .

Kube-Bench: Testing you kubernetes cluster

Lets see how to install rancher on kubernetes cluster

Install Rancher (Kubernetes as a Service) , STUCK WITH ERROR AS WELL

Forgot Login Password, Let's try to create another

Learn about LongHorn, Cloud native distributed block storage for Kubernetes

Sorry for the mistake its Disk space not RAM

Deploying application using Longhorn as a Storage Solution

Pods will attach to the same volume no matter what (Persistent Storage)

Configuring nodes to authenticate to a private registry

Working with Private images

lets see how to create a cluster with rancher UI

Easiest way to create HA Kubernetes Cluster with Rancher

Lets see how to install all of that stack together

Montoring Dashboard

Let's learn the continuous delivery now

Continuous Delivery

Automatically prepared for a release to production.

Create a Snapshot

Backup and Restore

Recurring Snapshots

The certified Kubernetes distribution built for IoT & Edge computing

lets install EKS

Installing Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)

Update Kubeconfig file

Delete the Cluster

Share and deploy container software, publicly or privately

Build an Image and push to ECR

Using ECR Image inside EKS cluster

Introduction about HELM Chart

Let's make our deployment easy

Introduction to HELM 3

Setup your machine

HELM Basics

What if you stuck with some ERROR ??

ERROR

Chart deep dive

Lets dive into charts

How to work with multiple Values.yaml

Lets create our custom Values.yaml and use it

Creating a template file and Access those templates

Creating a Template file and then accessing those Templates

Advance template with IF statement

ELSE and ELSE IF statement

Useful Links

More information on flow control with Helm:

https://helm.sh/docs/chart_template_guide/control_structures/

Operators you can use with Helm:

https://helm.sh/docs/chart_template_guide/functions_and_pipelines/#operators-are-functions

Useful Links

Other operators and more information on flow chart with HELM

More information on flow control with Helm:

https://helm.sh/docs/chart_template_guide/control_structures/

Operators you can use with Helm:

https://helm.sh/docs/chart_template_guide/functions_and_pipelines/#operators-are-functions

Chart Museum

Deep dive Chart Museum

Lets do some hands-on

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides ample content to work with Kubernetes in a production environment

Covers a wide range of topics from installation to deployment and security, making it suitable for learners at various levels

Emphasizes hands-on practice, which is crucial for developing proficiency in Kubernetes

Taught by industry experts ensuring the knowledge and skills taught are up-to-date and relevant to real-world applications

Provides guidance on essential concepts such as labels, services, and deployments, which are fundamental to working with Kubernetes

Introduces advanced topics like Helm charts and continuous delivery, which are valuable for enhancing productivity and streamlining deployment processes

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Kubernetes - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) with these activities:

Deploy Kubernetes Clusters via Kubeadm

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Gain hands-on experience deploying Kubernetes clusters locally, enhancing your understanding of cluster architecture and configuration.

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Install Kubeadm and prerequisites
Initialize the Kubernetes cluster
Add worker nodes
Verify cluster functionality

Attend a Kubernetes Workshop

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Reinforce your learning by attending a Kubernetes workshop, where you can work with experienced professionals, ask questions, and refine your skills.

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Find a relevant Kubernetes workshop
Register and prepare for the workshop
Participate actively in the workshop
Follow up after the workshop

Create and Manage Kubernetes Services

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Deepen your understanding of Kubernetes services by following guided tutorials, experimenting with service types, and troubleshooting common issues.

Browse courses on Kubernetes Services

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Select a tutorial on Kubernetes services
Create a simple service
Configure service types and ports
Test and debug service functionality

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Design and Implement a Kubernetes Deployment Strategy

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Apply your knowledge by designing and implementing a deployment strategy for a multi-tier application, considering rolling updates, canary releases, and blue-green deployments.

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Define application requirements
Choose a deployment strategy
Configure and deploy the application
Test and monitor the deployment

Career center

Learners who complete Kubernetes - Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Kubernetes Engineer

A Kubernetes Engineer designs, deploys, and manages Kubernetes clusters. They also troubleshoot and resolve issues with Kubernetes clusters and applications. This course provides a strong foundation for a career as a Kubernetes Engineer by teaching you the basics of Kubernetes, including how to create and manage clusters, deploy and manage applications, and troubleshoot and resolve issues.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They work to automate and streamline the software development and deployment process. This course can help you become a DevOps Engineer by teaching you how to use Kubernetes to automate the deployment and management of applications.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and manages cloud computing systems. They also work to optimize cloud performance and costs. This course can help you become a Cloud Engineer by teaching you how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage applications in the cloud.

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Systems Administrator

A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems. They also work to ensure that systems are secure and reliable. This course can help you become a Systems Administrator by teaching you how to use Kubernetes to manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters.

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Security Engineer

A Security Engineer designs, builds, and manages security systems. They also work to ensure that systems are secure and compliant with regulations. This course can help you become a Security Engineer by teaching you how to use Kubernetes to secure Kubernetes clusters and applications.

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Network Engineer

A Network Engineer designs, builds, and manages computer networks. They also work to ensure that networks are secure and reliable. This course can help you become a Network Engineer by teaching you how to use Kubernetes to manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters.

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Game Developer

A Game Developer designs, develops, and maintains video games. This course may be useful for a Game Developer who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage game servers.

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Mobile Developer

A Mobile Developer designs, develops, and maintains mobile applications. This course may be useful for a Mobile Developer who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage mobile applications.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of projects. This course may be useful for a Project Manager who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage projects.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates and maintains technical documentation. This course may be useful for a Technical Writer who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to document Kubernetes clusters and applications.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications. This course may be useful for a Software Engineer who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage software applications.

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Web Developer

A Web Developer designs, develops, and maintains websites. This course may be useful for a Web Developer who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage web applications.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator designs, builds, and manages databases. This course may be useful for a Database Administrator who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage databases.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager is responsible for the development and launch of new products. This course may be useful for a Product Manager who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage new products.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer designs, builds, and manages data systems. They also work to ensure that data is accurate and reliable. This course may be useful for a Data Engineer who wants to learn how to use Kubernetes to deploy and manage data applications.

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