Guided Project: Create and Deploy Your First Kubernetes Pod from edX

Kubernetes, maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation , is a leading open source system for containerized workloads. Companies worldwide use Kubernetes to automate deployment, management, and scaling of container-based applications. With companies continuing to adopt containerization, Kubernetes skills are highly in demand.

This project is ideal for new and seasoned application developers and DevOps professionals. By the end of this hands-on guided project, you will have gained practical Kubernetes experience that employers value. You’ll know how to create and deploy a container pod, be able to describe Kubernetes container management, and will have learned how Kubernetes handles load balancing. You will have developed a foundation in Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) management and be familiar with common Kubernetes features and tools, such as the kubectl command line interface and imperative object configuration.

To complete the project, you will be provided with a Cloud-based IDE that already has many technologies, such as Kubernetes and Docker, preinstalled. Also, note that this platform works best with current versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari.

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Learning objectives

After completing this hands-on guided project, you'll be able to:
Use the kubectl cli to extract cluster and pod information
Use imperative and declarative commands and configuration to create and deploy kubernetes pod (ideal for production environments)

Explain how kubernetes handles application load balancing
Create a replicaset that maintains a set number of replicas

After completing this hands-on guided project, you'll be able to:
Use the kubectl cli to extract cluster and pod information
Use imperative and declarative commands and configuration to create and deploy kubernetes pod (ideal for production environments)
Explain how kubernetes handles application load balancing
Create a replicaset that maintains a set number of replicas

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Taught by seasoned industry professionals, Rav Ahuja, Upkar Lidder, and Alex Parker

Course is grounded in industry practices and highly relevant to current job market demands for containerization, DevOps, and Kubernetes

Provides a comprehensive understanding of Kubernetes from a beginner's perspective, making it accessible to a wide range of learners

Emphasizes both imperative and declarative commands to create and deploy Kubernetes pods, catering to both beginners and advanced learners

Offers hands-on, guided projects that provide practical experience in creating and managing Kubernetes clusters

Career center

Learners who complete Guided Project: Create and Deploy Your First Kubernetes Pod will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Kubernetes Engineer

Kubernetes Engineers are responsible for the design, deployment, and management of Kubernetes clusters and applications. This course provides a solid foundation in Kubernetes concepts and best practices, enabling you to build and maintain highly available and scalable containerized applications. The hands-on experience gained in creating and deploying pods, managing ReplicaSets, and understanding load balancing will be invaluable in your role as a Kubernetes Engineer.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers bridge the gap between development and operations teams, ensuring seamless deployment and management of software applications. This course provides practical experience in Kubernetes, a tool that streamlines the deployment and management of containerized applications. The skills you gain in creating, deploying, and managing pods, as well as understanding load balancing, will contribute to your success as a DevOps Engineer.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and manage cloud-based infrastructure and applications. This course provides essential knowledge in Kubernetes, a core technology in cloud computing. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, you can contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable and resilient cloud-based systems.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design and implement cloud-based solutions for businesses. This course provides a foundation in Kubernetes, a key technology for deploying and managing containerized applications in the cloud. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to excel as a Cloud Architect and design scalable and resilient cloud-based systems.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course provides hands-on experience in Kubernetes, an essential technology for deploying and managing containerized applications. By gaining proficiency in creating, deploying, and managing pods, as well as understanding load balancing, you can enhance your skills as a Software Engineer and contribute to the development of scalable and reliable software systems.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) ensure the reliability and performance of software systems. This course provides foundational knowledge in Kubernetes, a technology widely used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can build a solid foundation for a career as an SRE.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators maintain and manage computer systems and networks. This course provides foundational knowledge in Kubernetes, a technology used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to succeed as a Systems Administrator and contribute to the maintenance of scalable and reliable systems.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators (DBAs) manage and maintain database systems. This course provides exposure to Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) management, a cloud-based approach to database management. By gaining experience in creating and deploying pods, managing ReplicaSets, and understanding load balancing, you can develop a foundation for a career as a DBA and contribute to the effective management of cloud-based databases.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security measures for computer systems and networks. This course provides a foundation in Kubernetes, a technology used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to succeed as a Security Engineer and contribute to the design and implementation of secure cloud-based systems.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. This course provides experience in Kubernetes, a technology used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to excel as a Network Engineer and contribute to the design and maintenance of scalable and resilient networks.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists analyze and interpret data to extract insights and trends. This course may be useful in providing a foundation in Kubernetes, a technology used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to contribute to the deployment and management of data-intensive applications.

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Data Analyst

Data Analysts analyze and interpret data to extract insights and trends. This course may be useful in providing a foundation in Kubernetes, a technology used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to contribute to the deployment and management of data-intensive applications.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement. This course may be useful in providing a foundation in Kubernetes, a technology used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to assess and improve the deployment and management of business-critical applications.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and close projects. This course may be useful in providing a foundation in Kubernetes, a technology used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to manage the deployment and management of large-scale IT projects.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writers create and maintain technical documentation. This course may be useful in providing a foundation in Kubernetes, a technology used for deploying and managing containerized applications. By understanding how to create, deploy, and manage pods, as well as handle load balancing, you can develop the skills necessary to document the deployment and management of complex technical systems.

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