Kubernetes is the open-source system for deploying, managing, and scaling containerized apps at the heart of Google Kubernetes Engine. This integration is totally natural. Google developed Kubernetes in-house and uses it to run its own most popular, global apps. Gmail, YouTube, and even Search run in Kubernetes Engine. It is a fully-managed service and, in this course, you’ll learn it from the ground up. During this course, I’ll explain the concepts behind Kubernetes and its architecture in detail. You’ll learn what comprises a cluster, how to spin one up, deploy an application on it, and then scale out as needed. Such power needs to be handled properly. We’ll cover multiple levels of access control, from integration with Cloud IAM to Kubernetes-specific Role-Based Access Control. With any cloud computing system, networking is key. I’ll show you how Kubernetes Engine works with load balancers (both internal and external), as well as how to set up a private cluster, and declare a network policy. Throughout the course, a fictitious company, LA Containers, is used to provide real-world scenarios in an interactive chart, which can be viewed here: https://interactive.linuxacademy.com/diagrams/LAContainers.html. Additionally, the course describes how to convert the normally stateless Kubernetes Engine so that it handles stateful applications, with the addition of a persistent disk. We’ll also explore the techniques used for integrating Kubernetes Engine with other services on the Google Cloud platform such as Cloud Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL. Kubernetes is the de-facto standard for orchestrating containerized apps, and Google Kubernetes Engine is its most fully-realized implementation. Join me in the comprehensive exploration of this much-in-demand technology in *Google Kubernetes Engine Deep Dive*.
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Organize and expand your knowledge by compiling a list of useful resources on Kubernetes Engine
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Search for articles, tutorials, and documentation on Kubernetes Engine.
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Sign up to be a Kubernetes Engine mentor on the Kubernetes community forums.
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Answer questions and provide guidance to other Kubernetes Engine users.
Review Container Technology Fundamentals
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Refreshing your knowledge of container technology will provide a strong foundation for understanding Kubernetes concepts and their practical applications.
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Review the concepts of containers and containerization.
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Explore popular container technologies such as Docker and Podman.
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Understand the benefits and limitations of containerization.
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Kubernetes Engine Architecture -- Hands On
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Develop hands-on experience with Kubernetes Engine architecture and initial setup
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Familiarize yourself with the Google Kubernetes Engine documentation.
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Set up a Google Cloud Platform project and enable the Kubernetes Engine API.
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Create a Kubernetes cluster.
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Deploy a simple application to your cluster.
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Monitor your cluster's health and performance.
Kubernetes Architecture
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Practice deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters to reinforce your understanding of how Kubernetes works.
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Set up a Kubernetes cluster using Google Kubernetes Engine.
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Deploy a simple application to the cluster.
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Scale the application up and down.
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Monitor the cluster's performance.
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Troubleshoot any issues that arise.
Configure a Kubernetes Environment
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This project will provide hands-on experience with the basics of configuring and running a Kubernetes environment, providing a foundation for understanding the concepts discussed in the course.
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Create a Kubernetes cluster using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
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Deploy a simple application to the cluster.
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Scale the application and observe its behavior.
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Troubleshoot any issues encountered during the process.
Practice deploying a stateful application with Google Kubernetes Engine
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Practice your ability to deploy and manage stateful applications with Kubernetes Engine
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Create a Docker image for your stateful application.
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Create a Kubernetes deployment for your application.
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Create a Kubernetes service for your application.
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Create a persistent disk for your application.
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Mount the persistent disk to your application's containers.
Kubernetes Resource Compilation
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By compiling a collection of resources, you will have a valuable reference for future reference, deepening your understanding of Kubernetes and its capabilities.
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Gather documentation, tutorials, and blog posts on Kubernetes.
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Organize the resources by topic.
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Create a searchable index or table of contents.
Create a presentation on the benefits of using Kubernetes Engine
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Solidify your understanding of the advantages of using Kubernetes Engine by creating a presentation
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Research the benefits of using Kubernetes Engine.
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Organize your research into a logical flow.
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Create slides for your presentation.
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Practice your presentation.
Build a Kubernetes-based microservices application
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Challenge yourself by building a real-world application with Kubernetes Engine microservices
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Design the architecture of your application.
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Create Docker images for each of your microservices.
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Create Kubernetes deployments and services for each of your microservices.
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Configure Kubernetes-native networking for your application.
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Deploy your application to a Kubernetes cluster.
Compile a list of resources for learning about Kubernetes Engine
Show steps
Organize and expand your knowledge by compiling a list of useful resources on Kubernetes Engine
Browse courses on
Kubernetes Engine
Show steps
- Search for articles, tutorials, and documentation on Kubernetes Engine.
- Organize the resources into a list.
- Share the list with other learners.
Volunteer as a Kubernetes Engine mentor
Show steps
Expand your understanding of Kubernetes Engine by mentoring others and answering their questions
Browse courses on
Kubernetes Engine
Show steps
- Sign up to be a Kubernetes Engine mentor on the Kubernetes community forums.
- Answer questions and provide guidance to other Kubernetes Engine users.
Review Container Technology Fundamentals
Show steps
Refreshing your knowledge of container technology will provide a strong foundation for understanding Kubernetes concepts and their practical applications.
Show steps
- Review the concepts of containers and containerization.
- Explore popular container technologies such as Docker and Podman.
- Understand the benefits and limitations of containerization.
Kubernetes Engine Architecture -- Hands On
Show steps
Develop hands-on experience with Kubernetes Engine architecture and initial setup
Browse courses on
Cloud IAM
Show steps
- Familiarize yourself with the Google Kubernetes Engine documentation.
- Set up a Google Cloud Platform project and enable the Kubernetes Engine API.
- Create a Kubernetes cluster.
- Deploy a simple application to your cluster.
- Monitor your cluster's health and performance.
Kubernetes Architecture
Show steps
Practice deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters to reinforce your understanding of how Kubernetes works.
Browse courses on
Kubernetes Architecture
Show steps
- Set up a Kubernetes cluster using Google Kubernetes Engine.
- Deploy a simple application to the cluster.
- Scale the application up and down.
- Monitor the cluster's performance.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise.
Configure a Kubernetes Environment
Show steps
This project will provide hands-on experience with the basics of configuring and running a Kubernetes environment, providing a foundation for understanding the concepts discussed in the course.
Show steps
- Create a Kubernetes cluster using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
- Deploy a simple application to the cluster.
- Scale the application and observe its behavior.
- Troubleshoot any issues encountered during the process.
Practice deploying a stateful application with Google Kubernetes Engine
Show steps
Practice your ability to deploy and manage stateful applications with Kubernetes Engine
Browse courses on
Kubernetes Engine
Show steps
- Create a Docker image for your stateful application.
- Create a Kubernetes deployment for your application.
- Create a Kubernetes service for your application.
- Create a persistent disk for your application.
- Mount the persistent disk to your application's containers.
Kubernetes Resource Compilation
Show steps
By compiling a collection of resources, you will have a valuable reference for future reference, deepening your understanding of Kubernetes and its capabilities.
Show steps
- Gather documentation, tutorials, and blog posts on Kubernetes.
- Organize the resources by topic.
- Create a searchable index or table of contents.
Create a presentation on the benefits of using Kubernetes Engine
Show steps
Solidify your understanding of the advantages of using Kubernetes Engine by creating a presentation
Browse courses on
Kubernetes Engine
Show steps
- Research the benefits of using Kubernetes Engine.
- Organize your research into a logical flow.
- Create slides for your presentation.
- Practice your presentation.
Build a Kubernetes-based microservices application
Show steps
Challenge yourself by building a real-world application with Kubernetes Engine microservices
Browse courses on
Kubernetes Engine
Show steps
- Design the architecture of your application.
- Create Docker images for each of your microservices.
- Create Kubernetes deployments and services for each of your microservices.
- Configure Kubernetes-native networking for your application.
- Deploy your application to a Kubernetes cluster.
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