Getting Started with EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) from Pluralsight

Kubernetes can bring stability, scalability, and security to your containerized applications. This course will teach you how to leverage automation, enable team collaboration, and ultimately ease the maintenance burden of managing your EKS cluster.

So you’ve decided on Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), but where you do begin to set up your production infrastructure and pipeline? In this course, Getting Started with EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), you’ll learn to leverage automation and open-source libraries to build, maintain, and scale your EKS cluster in a way that enables easy management and team collaboration. First, you’ll explore all of the infrastructure needed to run your cluster in a production scenario and how automation can make that job easier. Next, you’ll discover step by step how to set up your EKS cluster using infrastructure as code (IaC). Finally, you’ll learn how to configure and deploy a containerized application to your EKS cluster following the same IaC and automation principles you use to manage the rest of your cluster. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of EKS management needed to create a production grade Kubernetes cluster to run your containerized applications.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Running Your Application on EKS

Automating Your EKS Setup and Management

Creating a Staging Environment for EKS

Enhancing Your EKS Staging Environment

Deploying an Application to Your EKS Cluster

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores containerized applications, which is standard in industry

Builds stability, scalability, and security, which are core skills for managing containerized applications

Taught by experts, who are recognized for their work in managing EKS clusters

Focuses on automation and team collaboration, which are highly relevant in IT

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 Getting Started with EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) with these activities:

Review Kubernetes fundamentals

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Review the basics of Kubernetes, such as pods, nodes, and deployments, to strengthen your understanding of the platform before diving into the course.

Browse courses on Kubernetes

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Read articles or watch videos on Kubernetes concepts.
Create a simple Kubernetes cluster using tools like Minikube.
Deploy a basic application to your Kubernetes cluster.

Review Prerequisites for Building and Managing Kubernetes Clusters

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Review key concepts and tools for this course, such as containerization with Docker and managing Kubernetes nodes.

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Review the fundamentals of containerization with Docker.
Learn about networking and connectivity in Kubernetes.
Explore the tools and techniques used in Kubernetes cluster management.

Review Kubernetes fundamentals

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Refresh your understanding of Kubernetes basics, including concepts like pods, deployments, and services, to ensure a strong foundation for the course.

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Read online documentation or tutorials on Kubernetes concepts
Review introductory articles or videos on Kubernetes architecture

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Practice EKS commands and operations

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Strengthen your proficiency in using EKS by practicing common commands and operations in a hands-on environment.

Browse courses on Kubernetes

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Review the EKS command-line tools and their syntax.
Set up a practice environment, such as a sandbox cluster.
Perform various EKS operations, such as creating and managing clusters, nodes, and deployments.

Follow tutorials on EKS setup and configuration

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Enhance your understanding of EKS by following step-by-step tutorials that guide you through the process of setting up and configuring your EKS cluster.

Browse courses on AWS EKS

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Find tutorials from reputable sources like AWS or Pluralsight.
Follow the tutorials carefully, implementing each step in your own EKS cluster.
Troubleshoot any issues you encounter while following the tutorials.

Follow Tutorials on Kubernetes Cluster Setup and Management

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Enhance your understanding of EKS setup and management by following step-by-step tutorials.

Browse courses on Cluster Management

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Find reliable tutorials on Kubernetes cluster setup.
Follow a tutorial to set up an EKS cluster.
Complete a tutorial on managing Kubernetes applications.

Join a Study Group or Discussion Forum for EKS

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Expand your understanding and connect with other learners by joining an EKS study group or discussion forum.

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Search for active EKS study groups or discussion forums.
Join a suitable group or forum.
Engage with other members in discussions and knowledge sharing.
Participate in group projects or activities when applicable.

Participate in EKS Workshops and Webinars

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Attend workshops and webinars to enhance your knowledge of EKS and related technologies.

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Identify relevant EKS workshops and webinars.
Register and participate in these events.
Engage with instructors and peers.
Apply what you learn to your own EKS projects.

Build and deploy a sample application to EKS

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Solidify your skills by creating a real-world application and deploying it to your EKS cluster. This hands-on experience will deepen your understanding of the entire process.

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Design and develop a simple containerized application.
Create a Docker image of your application.
Deploy your application to your EKS cluster.
Test your application to ensure it is running as expected.

Configure and Deploy an Example Application on EKS

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Reinforce your knowledge by configuring and deploying a sample application on your EKS cluster.

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Deploy the application to your EKS cluster.
Choose a suitable sample application for deployment.
Configure the application for deployment on EKS.
Monitor and scale the application as needed.

Help other students with their EKS projects

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Enhance your understanding by sharing your knowledge and assisting other students with their EKS projects, answering questions and providing guidance.

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Identify opportunities to help others in online forums or discussion groups
Provide constructive feedback and suggestions based on your own experiences
Collaborate with others to find solutions and share best practices

Career center

Learners who complete Getting Started with EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Kubernetes Administrator

The Kubernetes Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining Kubernetes clusters, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. By taking this course on Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), you'll learn how to use automation and open-source libraries to build, maintain, and scale your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Kubernetes Administrator.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers are responsible for the reliability and performance of websites, applications, and other online services. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to leverage automation to build, maintain, and scale your EKS cluster, ensuring the reliability and performance of your applications.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring that applications are deployed and managed efficiently. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use IaC and automation to manage your EKS cluster, making you a more effective DevOps Engineer.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers are responsible for designing, building, and managing cloud-based infrastructure and applications. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use IaC and automation to manage your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Cloud Engineer.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects are responsible for designing and managing cloud-based infrastructure and applications. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use IaC and automation to manage your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Cloud Architect.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems, including servers, networks, and storage. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use automation to build, maintain, and scale your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Systems Administrator.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to deploy and manage containerized applications on EKS, making you a more effective Software Engineer.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists are responsible for analyzing data to extract insights and make predictions. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use IaC and automation to manage your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Data Scientist.

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Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and deploying machine learning models. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use IaC and automation to manage your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Machine Learning Engineer.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use IaC and automation to manage your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Data Engineer.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators are responsible for managing and maintaining databases. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use IaC and automation to manage your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Database Administrator.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing security measures to protect computer systems and networks. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use automation to build, maintain, and scale your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Security Engineer.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining computer networks. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use automation to build, maintain, and scale your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Network Engineer.

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Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineers are responsible for testing and ensuring the quality of software products. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use automation to build, maintain, and scale your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Quality Assurance Engineer.

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Technical Support Engineer

Technical Support Engineers are responsible for providing technical support to users of computer systems and software. By taking this course on EKS, you'll learn how to use automation to build, maintain, and scale your EKS cluster, making you a more effective Technical Support Engineer.

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