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Why You Need To Learn Kubernetes?

Learning Kubernetes is essential for any DevOps professional. DevOps engineers are always in demand. The average Silicon Valley salary for a DevOps engineer is 20% higher than that of a software engineer.

DevOps engineers make an average of $140,000 to $200,000 annually. And one of the most in-demand skills is Kubernetes Deployment.

Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It was originally designed by Google and is now maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation.

Kubernetes is at the cutting edge of application deployment. The best way to kick-start your DevOps career is by learning how to effectively deploy Kubernetes by taking our Kubernetes for Beginner course.

How Our Beginner’s Course Will Help You Learn Kubernetes

This course is for absolute Kubernetes beginners. With zero knowledge about Kubernetes, once you take this course and complete all of the hands-on coding exercises, you will be ready to deploy your applications on a Kubernetes platform.

As a beginner, you will start your journey and go through 10 simple, step-by-step lectures. Each lecture and demo is designed to give you the time to grasp all the concepts fully. The most important part of the course is the series of hands-on coding exercises accompanying each central concept.

Practice, Kubernetes!!!

But lectures alone won’t give you the skills you need to succeed as a DevOps engineer. In this course, you will learn by doing. Each exercise will help you ensure that you have truly mastered the concepts and will give you the confidence to apply your Kubernetes knowledge in real-world situations.

You will develop your own services using Kubernetes configuration files for different use cases right in your browser. The coding exercises will validate your commands to ensure they are written correctly.

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Don’t waste any more time wondering what course is best for you. You’ve already found it. Get started by developing the Kubernetes skills you need to succeed as a DevOps engineer with our Kubernetes for Beginner course.

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Kubernetes and the Kubernetes logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Linux Foundation. in the United States and/or other countries. The Linux Foundation and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein. This course is not certified, accredited, affiliated with, nor endorsed by Kubernetes or The Linux Foundation.

Course Update History

- Feb 17, 2024 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.29v

- June 15, 2023 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.27v

- Feb 2, 2023 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.26v

- Oct 10, 2022 – Lab environment upgrade to 1.24v

- May 10, 2022 – Lab solutions added

- May 1, 2022 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.23

- Oct 20, 2021 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.22

- May 10, 2021 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.20

- Aug 24, 2020 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.19

- Jun 16, 2020 – Lab environment upgrade to v1.18

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Introduction

The "Introduction" module provides an overview of the "Kubernetes for Absolute Beginners" course, outlining its objectives and content. Participants gain insights into the course's focus on introducing Kubernetes concepts and hands-on labs designed for beginners.

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Geared towards complete beginners, offering a gentle introduction to Kubernetes fundamentals, making it ideal for those new to container orchestration

Provides hands-on coding exercises in tandem with each major concept, fostering practical experience and solidifying knowledge

Structured with a logical progression of modules, taking learners from the basics of Kubernetes to more advanced networking and deployment concepts

Covers key Kubernetes Services such as NodePort, ClusterIP, and LoadBalancer, empowering learners to manage communication between Pods and external clients effectively

Incorporates a module on Microservices Architecture, providing insights into its principles and advantages in modern application development

Guides learners through deploying Kubernetes on major cloud platforms including GCP, AWS, and Azure, enhancing their understanding of cloud-based Kubernetes deployment options

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Practical kubernetes for absolute beginners

According to learners, this course is a highly recommended starting point for absolute beginners in Kubernetes, particularly for those aiming for a DevOps career. The hands-on labs are consistently highlighted as the course's strongest feature, providing practical experience and command validation. Students praise the clear and concise explanations from the instructor, building a solid foundational understanding of core Kubernetes concepts like Pods, Deployments, and Services. The course is actively maintained with regular lab environment upgrades, ensuring relevance. While largely positive, some learners note that it might subtly assume a basic familiarity with containerization concepts like Docker, which could be a minor hurdle for those with absolutely zero prior IT experience.

Concepts are explained well, building a solid foundation.

"The lectures are concise yet comprehensive, providing a strong theoretical base before the practical exercises."

"I now understand Pods, Deployments, and Services much better thanks to the clear explanations provided."

"The YAML section was particularly helpful; it demystified Kubernetes configuration files for me."

Regular updates keep the course current and relevant.

"I appreciated the recent lab environment upgrade to 1.29v; it shows the course is actively maintained and up-to-date."

"It's great to see constant updates to the lab environments, ensuring the course remains relevant in a fast-moving field."

"The course's continuous improvements mean you're learning on current Kubernetes versions, which is a huge plus."

Perfectly tailored for new Kubernetes learners.

"This course was exactly what I needed to get started with Kubernetes from scratch, truly for absolute beginners."

"I had zero K8s experience, and now I feel I can confidently discuss and work with basic deployments."

"The instructor explains everything clearly and patiently, making complex topics accessible for a complete novice."

Labs provide crucial practical experience and validation.

"The hands-on labs were incredibly well-designed and made learning complex concepts so much easier."

"The labs are undoubtedly the strongest part of this course, making theory concrete and applicable."

"I loved that the in-browser labs validate your commands, which is fantastic for beginners learning K8s syntax."

"KodeKloud labs are always top-notch, and these practical exercises really cemented my understanding."

May subtly assume basic understanding of containerization.

"While advertised for 'absolute beginners', I felt it assumed a bit too much prior knowledge of Docker or general containerization."

"I struggled with some theoretical parts initially, perhaps needing a quick primer on container basics beforehand."

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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 for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs with these activities:

Review DevOps Fundamentals

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Reviewing the fundamentals of DevOps will help you better understand the concepts covered in this course.

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Read articles and tutorials about DevOps.
Watch videos about DevOps.
Take a practice quiz on DevOps.

Follow a Kubernetes Tutorial

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Following a Kubernetes tutorial will help you learn how to use Kubernetes in a hands-on environment.

Browse courses on Container Orchestration

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Find a Kubernetes tutorial that is appropriate for your skill level.
Follow the steps in the tutorial.
Experiment with different Kubernetes features.

Practice Kubernetes Commands

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Practicing Kubernetes commands will help you become more proficient in using Kubernetes.

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Create a Kubernetes cluster.
Deploy a simple application to your cluster.
Scale your application.
Troubleshoot your application.

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Volunteer for a Kubernetes Project

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Volunteering for a Kubernetes project will help you learn about Kubernetes and contribute to the community.

Browse courses on Open Source

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Find a Kubernetes project that you are interested in.
Contact the project maintainers.
Start contributing to the project.

Attend a Kubernetes Meetup

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Attending a Kubernetes meetup will help you learn about Kubernetes and meet other people who are interested in Kubernetes.

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Find a Kubernetes meetup in your area.
Attend the meetup.
Talk to other people at the meetup.

Start a Kubernetes Interest Group

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Starting a Kubernetes interest group will help you learn about Kubernetes and meet other people who are interested in Kubernetes.

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Find a group of people who are interested in Kubernetes.
Start meeting regularly to discuss Kubernetes.
Invite speakers to your meetings.

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Learners who complete Kubernetes for the Absolute Beginners with Hands-on Labs will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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